K7 wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2014 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
10 ft
3 — 20.3 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
11 °C
9.9 — 11.8 °C
Average Wind
SW, 23 mph
3 — 46 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 8 | SW | 25 | 11.5 | |
| 19 | 9 | S | 30 | 11.4 | |
| 19 | 9 | SW | 28 | 11.3 | |
| 13 | 9 | SW | 14 | 11.5 | |
| 12 | 7 | S | 27 | 11.6 | |
| 15 | 7 | SE | 36 | 11.6 | |
| 16 | 8 | ESE | 32 | 11.6 | |
| 8 | 7 | NE | 17 | 11.4 | |
| 7 | 7 | NE | 15 | 11.2 | |
| 9 | 7 | N | 19 | 11.2 | |
| 7 | 6 | NNE | 20 | 11.2 | |
| 5 | 5 | NW | 15 | 11.4 | |
| 4 | 5 | NNW | 10 | 11.6 | |
| 4 | 5 | NNE | 12 | 11.6 | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 16 | 11.7 | |
| 6 | 6 | ESE | 22 | 11.8 | |
| 8 | 5 | SE | 26 | 11.7 | |
| 9 | 6 | S | 24 | 11.5 | |
| 9 | 7 | SSW | 21 | 11.3 | |
| 10 | 6 | WSW | 24 | 11.2 | |
| 13 | 7 | WNW | 33 | 11.3 | |
| 13 | 8 | WSW | 24 | 10.9 | |
| 13 | 8 | SW | 24 | 11.2 | |
| 13 | 7 | SW | 28 | 10.7 | |
| 13 | 7 | SW | 30 | 10.6 | |
| 18 | 9 | WSW | 34 | 10.5 | |
| 13 | 8 | WSW | 21 | 10.2 | |
| 8 | 7 | W | 18 | 10.1 | |
| 8 | 7 | NW | 11 | 10.5 | |
| 9 | 6 | ESE | 25 | 11.1 | |
| 7 | 6 | SSE | 19 | 11.3 |