K7 wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2011 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
9 ft
3.6 — 13.8 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
5 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
10.5 — 12.8 °C
Average Wind
S, 17 mph
2 — 36 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 | 6 | SSE | 12 | 11.6 | |
| 7 | 6 | S | 19 | 11.6 | |
| 9 | 7 | S | 15 | 12.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | S | 11 | 12.4 | |
| 5 | 7 | ENE | 6 | 12.4 | |
| 6 | 5 | NE | 22 | 12.4 | |
| 10 | 7 | W | 21 | 12.2 | |
| 9 | 7 | W | 19 | 12.1 | |
| 8 | 7 | E | 10 | 12.1 | |
| 8 | 6 | E | 21 | 11.9 | |
| 8 | 7 | SE | 11 | 12.3 | |
| 6 | 7 | ENE | 11 | 12.6 | |
| 10 | 10 | NW | 13 | 12.6 | |
| 13 | 8 | NW | 21 | 12.1 | |
| 9 | 8 | W | 9 | 12.1 | |
| 9 | 7 | SE | 21 | 11.2 | |
| 10 | 6 | ENE | 24 | 11.2 | |
| 8 | 7 | NE | 14 | 11.2 | |
| 6 | 6 | S | 13 | 12.0 | |
| 11 | 8 | SW | 22 | 12.1 | |
| 13 | 8 | WSW | 20 | 11.2 | |
| 11 | 7 | W | 22 | 11.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | S | 14 | 11.2 | |
| 10 | 7 | S | 22 | 11.1 | |
| 12 | 8 | S | 20 | 10.8 | |
| 8 | 6 | WSW | 19 | 10.7 | |
| 8 | 6 | SSW | 20 | 11.3 | |
| 10 | 7 | SSW | 24 | 11.8 | |
| 9 | 8 | S | 11 | 11.5 | |
| 7 | 7 | S | 15 | 11.8 |