K7 wave buoy daily averages for Nov 2014 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
10 ft
4.3 — 18.4 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
5 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
11 °C
10 — 11.5 °C
Average Wind
SSE, 21 mph
2 — 45 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 7 | WSW | 15 | 11.0 | |
| 12 | 7 | SSE | 24 | 11.2 | |
| 11 | 7 | SSE | 23 | 11.2 | |
| 8 | 7 | SSE | 16 | 11.0 | |
| 10 | 7 | SSW | 21 | 11.0 | |
| 13 | 9 | SW | 18 | 11.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | W | 17 | 10.7 | |
| 11 | 8 | SSW | 16 | 10.0 | |
| 12 | 7 | SSE | 31 | 10.5 | |
| 6 | 5 | SSE | 23 | 11.0 | |
| 6 | 5 | S | 19 | 11.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | SSE | 19 | 10.9 | |
| 7 | 6 | SE | 20 | 10.9 | |
| 7 | 6 | SSE | 17 | 10.7 | |
| 12 | 7 | SE | 27 | 10.7 | |
| 11 | 7 | SE | 27 | 10.7 | |
| 13 | 7 | SE | 34 | 10.8 | |
| 13 | 7 | SE | 31 | 10.9 | |
| 13 | 7 | SE | 31 | 10.4 | |
| 10 | 7 | ESE | 23 | 10.9 | |
| 11 | 9 | ESE | 10 | 10.7 | |
| 11 | 9 | NE | 4 | 10.5 | |
| 10 | 8 | SSW | 13 | 10.3 | |
| 12 | 7 | SSW | 18 | 9.9 | |
| 13 | 7 | S | 34 | 10.3 | |
| 11 | 8 | ENE | 14 | 10.9 | |
| 14 | 8 | NNE | 29 | 10.8 | |
| 8 | 8 | E | 12 | 10.6 | |
| 9 | 7 | SW | 18 | 10.2 | |
| 9 | 6 | SSW | 23 | 11.0 |