K7 wave buoy monthly averages for 2010 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
8 ft
2.3 — 14.8 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
0 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
9 °C
8 — 11 °C
Average Wind
WNW, 16 mph
0 — 38 mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for K7. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
About K7 wave buoy
K7 (WMO 64046) is an offshore buoy north of Scotland (60.7010°N, 4.5000°E). It monitors waves and marine weather in a region exposed to North Atlantic storms, improving warnings for northern coasts and shipping. It reports directional wave parameters and meteorological observations.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 9 | 6 | WNW | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 5 | 6 | NNE | 13 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | WSW | 13 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | SSE | 15 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | WNW | 13 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | SE | 16 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | SW | 17 | 10.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | NE | 19 | 9.1 | |
| 9 | 7 | N | 19 | 9.1 |