K7 wave buoy monthly averages for 2014 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
5 ft
0 — 14.1 ft
Average Wave period
5 secs
0 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
11 °C
8.4 — 17.6 °C
Average Wind
S, 19 mph
0 — 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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | S | 27 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | S | 25 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | SSW | 25 | - | |
| 8 | 6 | SE | 18 | 9.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | E | 15 | 9.7 | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 12 | 11.5 | |
| 5 | 5 | S | 12 | 13.4 | |
| 6 | 6 | NE | 17 | 13.2 | |
| 6 | 6 | SW | 15 | 12.6 | |
| 9 | 6 | SSW | 20 | 11.2 | |
| 10 | 7 | SSE | 20 | 10.7 | |
| 10 | 7 | W | 22 | 9.5 |