K7 wave buoy daily averages for Aug 2011 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
2.3 — 13.5 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 9 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
11.1 — 13.2 °C
Average Wind
E, 14 mph
2 — 35 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | SE | 6 | 12.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | SE | 8 | 12.1 | |
| 4 | 6 | ESE | 8 | 12.1 | |
| 3 | 5 | E | 10 | 12.1 | |
| 4 | 4 | N | 16 | 12.2 | |
| 6 | 6 | W | 15 | 12.0 | |
| 10 | 8 | N | 11 | 11.7 | |
| 13 | 7 | N | 27 | 11.6 | |
| 10 | 7 | NW | 19 | 11.8 | |
| 6 | 7 | ENE | 13 | 12.2 | |
| 5 | 5 | ENE | 14 | 12.3 | |
| 5 | 5 | ESE | 17 | 12.3 | |
| 7 | 6 | SSE | 18 | 12.6 | |
| 9 | 6 | S | 23 | 12.5 | |
| 6 | 6 | SW | 15 | 12.3 | |
| 4 | 5 | SSE | 11 | 12.4 | |
| 3 | 6 | W | 9 | 12.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | WNW | 6 | 12.5 | |
| 3 | 6 | E | 11 | 12.8 | |
| 9 | 7 | S | 18 | 12.9 | |
| 9 | 7 | SSW | 17 | 12.8 | |
| 5 | 6 | W | 14 | 12.7 | |
| 4 | 5 | ESE | 13 | 12.9 | |
| 4 | 4 | ENE | 12 | 12.9 | |
| 5 | 6 | S | 13 | 12.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | ESE | 10 | 12.8 | |
| 6 | 5 | N | 22 | 12.4 | |
| 13 | 7 | N | 35 | 12.1 | |
| 11 | 7 | NW | 19 | 11.7 | |
| 8 | 7 | NNW | 12 | 11.8 | |
| 5 | 7 | NNW | 5 | 12.2 |