K7 wave buoy daily averages for Nov 2011 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
12 ft
4.9 — 21.3 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
5 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
10 °C
9 — 10.7 °C
Average Wind
S, 22 mph
6 — 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 8 | SSW | 23 | 9.8 | |
| 11 | 7 | SSE | 22 | 9.8 | |
| 12 | 7 | SE | 25 | 9.9 | |
| 10 | 7 | SSE | 16 | 9.9 | |
| 8 | 7 | SW | 17 | 9.9 | |
| 11 | 7 | SSW | 28 | 10.1 | |
| 15 | 9 | SSW | 24 | 10.2 | |
| 13 | 8 | SSE | 22 | 10.5 | |
| 12 | 7 | SE | 23 | 10.2 | |
| 9 | 7 | SSE | 16 | 10.0 | |
| 12 | 7 | SE | 27 | 10.1 | |
| 13 | 7 | S | 25 | 10.4 | |
| 9 | 8 | SE | 10 | 10.5 | |
| 7 | 6 | SE | 18 | 10.5 | |
| 7 | 6 | SSE | 21 | 10.6 | |
| 7 | 6 | SE | 17 | 10.6 | |
| 7 | 6 | SSE | 17 | 10.4 | |
| 6 | 6 | SE | 11 | 10.5 | |
| 7 | 7 | SSW | 15 | 10.4 | |
| 7 | 6 | SSW | 17 | 10.0 | |
| 12 | 9 | SSW | 16 | 10.1 | |
| 14 | 9 | SSW | 25 | 10.3 | |
| 17 | 8 | WSW | 29 | 10.5 | |
| 15 | 8 | SSW | 30 | 10.5 | |
| 19 | 9 | W | 34 | 10.2 | |
| 18 | 9 | WSW | 23 | 10.1 | |
| 19 | 9 | WNW | 29 | 10.3 | |
| 18 | 8 | SW | 33 | 9.9 | |
| 17 | 9 | WSW | 24 | 9.6 | |
| 15 | 8 | SW | 28 | 9.4 |