K7 wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2011 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
12 ft
5.6 — 19.4 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
10 °C
9.1 — 12 °C
Average Wind
SSW, 22 mph
6 — 46 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | SW | 12 | 11.8 | |
| 7 | 7 | SSW | 20 | 11.4 | |
| 14 | 7 | SSW | 30 | 11.2 | |
| 18 | 9 | W | 32 | 10.7 | |
| 12 | 8 | W | 30 | 10.8 | |
| 11 | 7 | WNW | 22 | 11.2 | |
| 17 | 9 | NW | 19 | 11.3 | |
| 12 | 8 | E | 20 | 11.1 | |
| 12 | 7 | W | 26 | 10.1 | |
| 15 | 8 | W | 25 | 10.0 | |
| 11 | 7 | NW | 23 | 10.1 | |
| 10 | 8 | ENE | 12 | 10.2 | |
| 9 | 7 | S | 20 | 9.9 | |
| 11 | 7 | S | 24 | 9.9 | |
| 12 | 8 | SSW | 22 | 10.1 | |
| 13 | 8 | SSW | 23 | 10.3 | |
| 15 | 8 | SW | 25 | 10.3 | |
| 14 | 8 | NW | 21 | 10.3 | |
| 17 | 8 | NNW | 25 | 10.0 | |
| 13 | 8 | SSW | 18 | 9.8 | |
| 11 | 7 | SW | 20 | 9.4 | |
| 10 | 7 | S | 21 | 9.3 | |
| 8 | 7 | SSE | 15 | 9.4 | |
| 15 | 7 | SE | 31 | 9.4 | |
| 18 | 8 | ESE | 33 | 9.4 | |
| 13 | 8 | SE | 18 | 9.4 | |
| 8 | 6 | S | 17 | 9.2 | |
| 10 | 6 | SW | 24 | 9.2 | |
| 14 | 8 | S | 24 | 9.2 | |
| 14 | 9 | SW | 20 | 9.2 | |
| 11 | 8 | SSE | 18 | 9.6 |