K7 wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2011 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
18 ft
5.9 — 52.2 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
6 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
8 °C
7 — 9 °C
Average Wind
SSW, 25 mph
3 — 56 mph
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 | 9 | SW | 21 | 8.2 | |
| 15 | 9 | W | 19 | 8.5 | |
| 17 | 9 | WSW | 21 | 9.0 | |
| 21 | 9 | SSW | 30 | 8.3 | |
| 19 | 9 | SSW | 29 | 8.0 | |
| 12 | 7 | S | 26 | 8.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | SSE | 21 | 8.0 | |
| 13 | 7 | SSE | 26 | 8.0 | |
| 14 | 8 | SSE | 27 | 8.0 | |
| 16 | 8 | SE | 32 | 8.7 | |
| 9 | 6 | SSE | 22 | 8.9 | |
| 12 | 7 | ESE | 23 | 8.9 | |
| 14 | 8 | ESE | 25 | 8.0 | |
| 17 | 9 | SSE | 27 | 8.0 | |
| 20 | 11 | SE | 16 | 8.0 | |
| 22 | 10 | SSE | 25 | 8.0 | |
| 21 | 10 | SSE | 28 | 7.5 | |
| 14 | 9 | ESE | 25 | 8.3 | |
| 17 | 11 | NW | 16 | 8.5 | |
| 14 | 8 | S | 21 | 8.1 | |
| 12 | 7 | WSW | 20 | 8.2 | |
| 14 | 8 | W | 19 | 8.8 | |
| 19 | 9 | WSW | 22 | 8.8 | |
| 20 | 10 | WSW | 20 | 8.0 | |
| 34 | 12 | W | 32 | 8.0 | |
| 34 | 12 | SW | 36 | 8.0 | |
| 26 | 10 | SW | 32 | 8.0 | |
| 24 | 10 | WSW | 33 | 8.0 |