K7 wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2014 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
16 ft
1.6 — 26.6 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
10 °C
8.3 — 11.2 °C
Average Wind
W, 26 mph
7 — 48 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 8 | WSW | 21 | 10.7 | |
| 15 | 8 | W | 26 | 10.6 | |
| 19 | 9 | WSW | 29 | 10.8 | |
| 17 | 9 | SW | 23 | 10.9 | |
| 13 | 9 | WNW | 18 | 10.5 | |
| 13 | 8 | WSW | 28 | 10.3 | |
| 19 | 9 | W | 28 | 9.7 | |
| 19 | 9 | NW | 23 | 10.0 | |
| 18 | 8 | SW | 34 | 9.9 | |
| 23 | 10 | WSW | 37 | 10.1 | |
| 23 | 10 | WNW | 27 | 9.9 | |
| 23 | 10 | NW | 33 | 9.6 | |
| 16 | 9 | W | 21 | 9.7 | |
| 17 | 8 | WSW | 34 | 9.7 | |
| 23 | 10 | WNW | 32 | 9.7 | |
| 19 | 9 | W | 26 | 9.5 | |
| 12 | 7 | WSW | 27 | 9.4 | |
| 21 | 10 | W | 32 | 9.3 | |
| 20 | 9 | W | 34 | 9.4 | |
| 20 | 10 | WNW | 25 | 9.6 | |
| 14 | 8 | WSW | 29 | 9.7 | |
| 21 | 9 | W | 33 | 9.1 | |
| 17 | 9 | W | 23 | 9.2 | |
| 12 | 8 | ENE | 18 | 9.4 | |
| 8 | 7 | NW | 15 | 9.4 | |
| 6 | 6 | WSW | 17 | 9.2 | |
| 7 | 7 | NW | 16 | 9.1 | |
| 9 | 7 | NW | 18 | 9.2 | |
| 8 | 6 | WSW | 24 | 8.9 | |
| 13 | 7 | SW | 30 | 8.8 | |
| 15 | 8 | SSW | 31 | 8.7 |