K7 wave buoy daily averages for Jul 2011 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
2.6 — 11.2 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 9 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
11.4 — 13.1 °C
Average Wind
ENE, 14 mph
2 — 30 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | ESE | 21 | 12.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | SSE | 6 | 12.2 | |
| 7 | 8 | W | 11 | 11.8 | |
| 5 | 6 | W | 15 | 11.9 | |
| 5 | 6 | SSE | 14 | 11.8 | |
| 7 | 7 | NE | 8 | 11.8 | |
| 9 | 7 | N | 16 | 11.6 | |
| 9 | 6 | N | 23 | 11.7 | |
| 7 | 6 | N | 19 | 11.9 | |
| 5 | 6 | N | 11 | 12.3 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNW | 10 | 12.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | N | 13 | 12.1 | |
| 9 | 6 | N | 21 | 12.4 | |
| 10 | 6 | NNE | 25 | 12.2 | |
| 8 | 6 | NNE | 24 | 12.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | E | 14 | 11.9 | |
| 6 | 7 | SSW | 14 | 12.2 | |
| 6 | 8 | SSW | 12 | 12.7 | |
| 3 | 6 | SE | 8 | 12.7 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNE | 6 | 12.5 | |
| 6 | 6 | N | 14 | 12.1 | |
| 4 | 5 | NNE | 13 | 12.4 | |
| 3 | 5 | NE | 9 | 12.6 | |
| 5 | 5 | E | 12 | 12.3 | |
| 6 | 6 | E | 17 | 12.2 | |
| 4 | 5 | ENE | 17 | 12.2 | |
| 7 | 5 | ESE | 24 | 12.1 | |
| 6 | 7 | ESE | 13 | 12.5 | |
| 7 | 8 | SE | 9 | 12.3 | |
| 6 | 7 | ESE | 12 | 12.2 | |
| 3 | 6 | E | 9 | 12.1 |