K7 wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2010 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
11 ft
3.3 — 19 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
5 — 9 secs
Average Water temperature
10 °C
9 — 11 °C
Average Wind
SW, 19 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 7 | SE | 28 | - | |
| 14 | 8 | SSE | 20 | - | |
| 11 | 7 | SSE | 20 | - | |
| 10 | 6 | S | 25 | - | |
| 14 | 7 | S | 29 | - | |
| 14 | 8 | SSW | 21 | - | |
| 9 | 6 | S | 18 | - | |
| 8 | 6 | SSE | 17 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | ESE | 13 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | E | 13 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | E | 8 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | NNE | 5 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | WNW | 12 | 10.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | WNW | 15 | 10.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | NW | 17 | 10.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | SW | 11 | 10.1 | |
| 11 | 7 | SW | 24 | 10.9 | |
| 18 | 9 | NW | 28 | 11.0 | |
| 16 | 8 | N | 26 | 10.0 | |
| 11 | 8 | NW | 17 | 10.0 | |
| 13 | 7 | NW | 26 | 10.0 | |
| 12 | 8 | NNW | 17 | 10.0 | |
| 9 | 6 | NNE | 22 | 10.0 | |
| 10 | 7 | NW | 21 | 10.0 | |
| 10 | 7 | W | 15 | 10.0 | |
| 13 | 8 | SSE | 18 | 10.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | W | 20 | 10.0 | |
| 10 | 8 | SSW | 11 | 9.2 | |
| 16 | 8 | SSE | 23 | 10.0 | |
| 16 | 8 | SW | 28 | 10.0 | |
| 13 | 7 | NW | 24 | 10.0 |