K7 wave buoy daily averages for Apr 2014 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
8 ft
0 — 26.2 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
0 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
8 °C
0 — 9.5 °C
Average Wind
SSE, 19 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 6 | ENE | 20 | 9.4 | |
| 8 | 6 | E | 23 | 9.3 | |
| 3 | 6 | E | 6 | 9.4 | |
| 4 | 5 | ESE | 10 | 8.9 | |
| 7 | 6 | E | 24 | 9.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | SE | 13 | 9.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | SSE | 22 | 8.5 | |
| 10 | 7 | ESE | 23 | 8.9 | |
| 9 | 6 | E | 24 | 9.1 | |
| 6 | 8 | E | 11 | 8.9 | |
| 9 | 10 | S | 8 | 9.1 | |
| 9 | 8 | SSW | 15 | 8.7 | |
| 9 | 7 | SW | 22 | 8.6 | |
| 13 | 8 | NW | 24 | 8.6 | |
| 9 | 7 | WSW | 20 | 8.8 | |
| 8 | 7 | SW | 20 | 8.7 | |
| 11 | 8 | NW | 14 | 9.0 | |
| 18 | 9 | WNW | 26 | 9.0 | |
| 20 | 8 | WSW | 38 | 8.8 | |
| 9 | 6 | WSW | 27 | 9.1 | |
| 10 | 6 | W | 26 | 9.1 | |
| 0 | 0 | E | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | E | 14 | 0.0 |