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

Average Wave Height

11 ft
3 — 28.5 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
4 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

11 °C
10 — 11.8 °C

Average Wind

SW, 23 mph
3 — 46 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.

K7 wave buoy daily averages Oct 2014 last observation shown Oct 2014
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
7 6 SSE 19 11.3
9 6 ESE 25 11.1
8 7 NW 11 10.5
8 7 W 18 10.1
13 8 WSW 21 10.2
22 9 WSW 33 10.5
13 7 SW 30 10.6
13 7 SW 28 10.7
13 8 SW 24 11.2
13 8 WSW 24 10.9
14 7 WNW 33 11.3
10 6 WSW 24 11.2
9 7 SSW 21 11.3
9 6 S 24 11.5
8 5 SE 26 11.7
6 6 ESE 22 11.8
4 5 E 16 11.7
4 5 NNE 12 11.6
4 5 NNW 10 11.6
5 5 NW 15 11.4
7 6 NNE 20 11.2
9 7 N 19 11.2
7 7 NE 15 11.2
8 7 NE 17 11.4
16 8 ESE 32 11.6
15 7 SE 36 11.6
12 7 S 27 11.6
13 9 SW 14 11.5
20 9 SW 29 11.3
20 9 SSW 29 11.4
14 8 SW 25 11.5

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