K7 wave buoy monthly averages for 2013 last observation shown oldest observation available
Average Wave Height
12 ft
0 — 64.6 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
0 — 26 secs
Average Water temperature
11 °C
10 — 11 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 28 mph
3 — 53 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 4 | SW | 28 | 10.9 | |
| 15 | 8 | W | 27 | 10.7 |
Realtime data displayed on this page is from the
Met Office Marine observations
.