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K7 wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2011last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

17ft
7.9 — 44ft

Average Wave period

9secs
6 — 13secs

Average Water temperature

9°C
7.4 — 10.1°C

Average Wind

W, 25mph
4 — 60mph

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.

K7 wave buoy daily averages Dec 2011last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
229WNW31 9.1
137SW26 9.1
2310NW32 9.0
199N18 9.0
159NW19 8.9
199N24 9.4
138SE21 9.7
209NNE35 9.5
2610NW40 9.7
168W26 9.8
158SSW23 9.6
1910SW19 9.4
159S21 9.1
149NNW19 9.0
138NW17 8.6
118NW21 7.8
148NNW24 7.8
128NW16 7.8
97SSE17 7.7
138WNW23 7.9
117SSW24 7.9
158SW26 7.6
2610W35 7.8
229WSW33 7.8
3512WSW38 7.9
2210WSW28 7.9
2010WSW26 8.1
189S28 8.3
168NNW17 8.0
169SSE17 7.8
127SW22 7.6

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