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K5 wave buoy monthly averages for 2021 last observation shown Data available:  to 

Average Wave Height

6 ft
0 — 31.5 ft

Average Wave period

4 secs
0 — 12 secs

Average Water temperature

11 °C
8.9 — 15.7 °C

Average Wind

WSW, 18 mph
0 — 48 mph
About K5 wave buoy

K5 (WMO 64045) is a far‑north Atlantic/Norwegian Sea offshore data buoy (59.1000°N, 11.4010°W). It samples high‑latitude marine conditions important for North Atlantic weather systems. It reports directional wave measurements and marine meteorology for forecasting.

K5 wave buoy monthly averages 2021 last observation shown Dec 2021
Month Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
0 0 NW 6 9.6
0 0 W 26 10.6
0 0 SW 21 11.9
0 0 SW 19 13.8
0 0 WSW 13 14.2
3 4 SW 12 13.0
8 7 SW 17 11.0
9 7 NE 20 9.7
10 7 NW 17 9.5
12 8 SW 18 9.3
15 8 SE 26 9.2
12 8 N 21 9.4

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