K7 wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2011last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
13ft
5.6 — 28.2ft
Average Wave period
8secs
5 — 10secs
Average Water temperature
10°C
9.1 — 12°C
Average Wind
SSW, 23mph
6 — 53mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for K7. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
Sorry, there is no wave data for Sat, Oct 1, 2011
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 | |
| 18 | 8 | SW | 34 | 11.2 | |
| 20 | 9 | W | 33 | 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 | |
| 16 | 8 | NW | 24 | 10.3 | |
| 18 | 9 | NNW | 26 | 10.1 | |
| 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 | |
| 19 | 8 | ESE | 34 | 9.4 | |
| 13 | 8 | SE | 18 | 9.4 | |
| - | 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 |