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K7 wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2014last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

11ft
3 — 28.5ft

Average Wave period

7secs
4 — 11secs

Average Water temperature

11°C
9.9 — 11.8°C

Average Wind

SW, 23mph
3 — 46mph

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 Oct 2014last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
148SW25 11.5
209SSW29 11.4
209SW29 11.3
139SW14 11.5
127S27 11.6
157SE36 11.6
168ESE32 11.6
87NE17 11.4
77NE15 11.2
97N19 11.2
76NNE20 11.2
55NW15 11.4
45NNW10 11.6
45NNE12 11.6
45E16 11.7
66ESE22 11.8
85SE26 11.7
96S24 11.5
97SSW21 11.3
106WSW24 11.2
147WNW33 11.3
138WSW24 10.9
138SW24 11.2
137SW28 10.7
137SW30 10.6
-9WSW33 10.5
138WSW21 10.2
87W18 10.1
87NW11 10.5
96ESE25 11.1
76SSE19 11.3

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