K7 wave buoy monthly averages for 2011 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
10 ft
2.3 — 18.4 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
10 °C
5 — 13.2 °C
Average Wind
SSW, 19 mph
0 — 48 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 8 | W | 20 | 8.8 | |
| 14 | 8 | S | 23 | 8.3 | |
| 12 | 8 | WSW | 21 | 8.7 | |
| 11 | 8 | SSW | 19 | 8.8 | |
| 8 | 6 | S | 18 | 9.8 | |
| 7 | 6 | ENE | 15 | 10.5 | |
| 6 | 6 | NE | 14 | 12.2 | |
| 6 | 6 | SE | 14 | 12.3 | |
| 9 | 7 | S | 17 | 11.8 | |
| 12 | 8 | SW | 22 | 10.1 | |
| 11 | 7 | S | 21 | 10.2 | |
| 14 | 8 | W | 21 | 8.5 |