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K7 wave buoy daily averages for Aug 2011last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

6ft
2.3 — 20.7ft

Average Wave period

6secs
4 — 10secs

Average Water temperature

12°C
11.1 — 13.2°C

Average Wind

E, 14mph
2 — 38mph

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.

K7 wave buoy daily averages Aug 2011last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
45SE6 12.0
46SE8 12.1
46ESE8 12.1
35E10 12.1
44N16 12.2
66W15 12.0
108N11 11.7
137N26 11.6
107NW19 11.8
67ENE13 12.2
55ENE14 12.3
55ESE17 12.3
76SSE18 12.6
96S23 12.5
66SW15 12.3
45SSE11 12.4
36W9 12.0
36WNW6 12.5
36E11 12.8
-7S18 12.9
-7SSW17 12.8
56W14 12.7
45ESE13 12.9
44ENE12 12.9
56S13 12.9
46ESE10 12.8
65N22 12.4
-8NNW33 11.5
-7NW21 11.7
-7NNW12 11.8
57NNW5 12.2

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