K7 wave buoy monthly averages for 2012 last observation shown oldest observation available
Average Wave Height
16 ft
6.2 — 39 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
6 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
8 °C
7.2 — 9.2 °C
Average Wind
W, 23 mph
4 — 51 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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 9 | W | 23 | 7.9 |
Realtime data displayed on this page is from the
Met Office Marine observations
.