K7 wave buoy daily averages for Jun 2011 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
3 — 17.7 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
11 °C
9.4 — 12.1 °C
Average Wind
ENE, 15 mph
2 — 33 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | W | 10 | 11.6 | |
| 5 | 6 | SW | 11 | 11.3 | |
| 9 | 7 | SSW | 18 | 11.1 | |
| 11 | 7 | SSW | 19 | 10.9 | |
| 7 | 6 | S | 15 | 11.0 | |
| 6 | 5 | ESE | 18 | 11.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | N | 8 | 11.1 | |
| 6 | 6 | N | 14 | 10.6 | |
| 6 | 5 | NNE | 16 | 10.6 | |
| 6 | 6 | NE | 13 | 10.8 | |
| 6 | 6 | NNE | 14 | 10.9 | |
| 5 | 5 | N | 16 | 11.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | NE | 13 | 11.1 | |
| 7 | 8 | SE | 10 | 11.0 | |
| 8 | 8 | WNW | 10 | 10.7 | |
| 5 | 6 | SE | 12 | 10.6 | |
| 5 | 5 | WNW | 13 | 10.5 | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 13 | 10.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNE | 10 | 10.9 | |
| 6 | 7 | NNE | 10 | 10.6 | |
| 7 | 6 | SE | 13 | 10.1 | |
| 6 | 6 | SE | 17 | 10.1 | |
| 8 | 6 | E | 17 | 9.9 | |
| 6 | 5 | NE | 21 | 9.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | E | 13 | 10.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | SSW | 10 | 9.9 | |
| 8 | 7 | WNW | 14 | 9.5 | |
| 11 | 7 | SW | 24 | 9.4 | |
| 14 | 8 | WSW | 24 | 9.6 | |
| 11 | 7 | SW | 26 | 9.9 |