K7 wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2011 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
12 ft
5.9 — 19.4 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
9 °C
7 — 10 °C
Average Wind
W, 21 mph
0 — 39 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 8 | N | 25 | 9.0 | |
| 12 | 9 | WNW | 15 | 9.5 | |
| 9 | 8 | WSW | 15 | 9.4 | |
| 7 | 7 | SSE | 12 | 8.5 | |
| 12 | 8 | NNE | 24 | 8.0 | |
| 18 | 8 | NNW | 30 | 7.9 | |
| 14 | 9 | WSW | 16 | 7.5 | |
| 10 | 8 | NE | 15 | 7.9 | |
| 13 | 7 | NNW | 25 | 8.2 | |
| 10 | 8 | NNW | 8 | 8.8 | |
| 9 | 7 | N | 17 | 8.5 | |
| 12 | 7 | E | 24 | 9.0 | |
| 13 | 7 | E | 27 | 8.8 | |
| 11 | 7 | SSE | 23 | 9.0 | |
| 16 | 8 | S | 28 | 9.0 | |
| 15 | 9 | SW | 19 | 9.0 | |
| 14 | 8 | W | 22 | 9.0 | |
| 12 | 7 | W | 23 | 9.0 | |
| 11 | 8 | WSW | 15 | 9.0 | |
| 17 | 9 | SW | 26 | 9.0 | |
| 13 | 8 | W | 19 | 9.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | W | 19 | 9.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | W | 21 | 9.0 | |
| 11 | 7 | NW | 22 | 9.0 | |
| 10 | 7 | NW | 20 | 8.9 | |
| 10 | 7 | N | 15 | 8.7 | |
| 7 | 7 | WSW | 16 | 9.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | WSW | 24 | 9.0 | |
| 10 | 7 | W | 18 | 8.6 | |
| 14 | 7 | WSW | 27 | 8.0 | |
| 18 | 9 | SW | 27 | 8.0 |