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K7 wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2012 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

15 ft
6.2 — 25.3 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
6 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

8 °C
7.2 — 9.2 °C

Average Wind

W, 23 mph
4 — 51 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.

K7 wave buoy daily averages Jan 2012 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
16 8 SW 24 7.9
20 10 SW 24 8.0
16 10 W 18 7.7
15 8 WNW 22 7.6
18 9 NNW 29 7.5
15 9 W 20 7.3
19 8 WNW 34 7.5
15 9 SW 18 7.6
16 8 W 28 7.6
22 10 W 26 7.6
20 9 W 28 8.3
15 8 NNW 26 8.5
13 9 W 15 8.5
9 7 SW 16 8.1
10 8 SSW 18 8.5
9 7 SSW 19 7.6
13 7 SSW 26 7.9
20 9 WSW 39 -
19 9 WNW 23 -
16 9 W 21 -
17 8 NW 30 -
14 9 NNW 15 -
9 7 WNW 16 -
8 7 WNW 12 -
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