K7 wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2011 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
17 ft
7.9 — 29.2 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
6 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
9 °C
7.4 — 10.1 °C
Average Wind
W, 25 mph
4 — 60 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 9 | WNW | 31 | 9.1 | |
| 13 | 7 | SW | 26 | 9.1 | |
| 23 | 9 | NW | 32 | 9.0 | |
| 19 | 9 | N | 18 | 9.0 | |
| 15 | 9 | NW | 19 | 8.9 | |
| 19 | 9 | N | 24 | 9.4 | |
| 13 | 8 | SE | 21 | 9.7 | |
| 18 | 9 | NE | 33 | 9.5 | |
| 25 | 10 | NW | 40 | 9.7 | |
| 16 | 8 | W | 26 | 9.8 | |
| 15 | 8 | SSW | 23 | 9.6 | |
| 19 | 10 | SW | 19 | 9.4 | |
| 15 | 9 | S | 21 | 9.1 | |
| 14 | 9 | NNW | 19 | 9.0 | |
| 13 | 8 | NW | 17 | 8.6 | |
| 11 | 8 | NW | 21 | 7.8 | |
| 14 | 8 | NNW | 24 | 7.8 | |
| 12 | 8 | NW | 16 | 7.8 | |
| 9 | 7 | SSE | 17 | 7.7 | |
| 13 | 8 | WNW | 23 | 7.9 | |
| 11 | 7 | SSW | 24 | 7.9 | |
| 15 | 8 | SW | 26 | 7.6 | |
| 24 | 10 | W | 33 | 7.8 | |
| 20 | 9 | WSW | 32 | 7.8 | |
| 28 | 12 | SSW | 38 | 7.9 | |
| 22 | 10 | WSW | 28 | 7.9 | |
| 20 | 10 | WSW | 26 | 8.1 | |
| 18 | 9 | S | 28 | 8.3 | |
| 16 | 8 | NNW | 17 | 8.0 | |
| 17 | 9 | SSE | 17 | 7.8 | |
| 12 | 7 | SW | 22 | 7.6 |