K7 wave buoy daily averages for Nov 2010 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
12 ft
4.3 — 23.6 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
5 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
9 °C
8 — 10 °C
Average Wind
ENE, 22 mph
0 — 41 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 8 | SSE | 25 | 9.2 | |
| 16 | 8 | SW | 23 | 9.0 | |
| 20 | 9 | W | 30 | 9.0 | |
| 14 | 8 | W | 22 | 9.0 | |
| 10 | 7 | N | 17 | 9.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | NNW | 14 | 9.0 | |
| 11 | 7 | SSW | 24 | 9.0 | |
| 19 | 9 | ESE | 32 | 9.0 | |
| 12 | 9 | NE | 11 | 9.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | SSW | 15 | 9.0 | |
| 15 | 7 | ESE | 30 | 9.0 | |
| 15 | 8 | NE | 25 | 9.0 | |
| 11 | 7 | NNE | 21 | 9.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | N | 14 | 9.1 | |
| 8 | 7 | ENE | 14 | 10.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | SSE | 17 | 9.5 | |
| 16 | 7 | SE | 33 | 9.5 | |
| 19 | 8 | ESE | 35 | 9.7 | |
| 16 | 8 | ESE | 28 | 9.1 | |
| 8 | 6 | ESE | 15 | 9.2 | |
| 5 | 6 | NE | 15 | 9.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | NE | 15 | 9.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | NNE | 20 | 9.0 | |
| 11 | 7 | NNE | 26 | 9.8 | |
| 11 | 7 | N | 23 | 9.3 | |
| 18 | 8 | NNE | 30 | 9.0 | |
| 14 | 7 | NNE | 28 | 9.0 | |
| 12 | 7 | ENE | 23 | 9.0 | |
| 9 | 6 | ENE | 17 | 9.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | NE | 13 | 9.0 |