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

Average Wave Height

6ft
2 — 14.4ft

Average Wave period

6secs
4 — 11secs

Average Water temperature

10°C
8.9 — 10.4°C

Average Wind

ESE, 15mph
1 — 37mph

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 May 2014last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
-6ENE17 9.5
57SW4 9.8
46SE9 9.5
55SSW17 9.8
78SSE11 9.2
57S10 9.3
57ESE7 9.4
68SE7 9.7
56ESE11 10.1
45ESE14 9.9
66NE17 10.0
66N14 10.0
66NNW16 10.0
55S15 9.9
96WSW26 9.8
117SW26 9.7
97SSW20 9.7
87S13 10.1
68ENE8 10.2
76NE18 10.0
117N30 9.7
127N27 9.6
137N30 9.4
97ENE17 9.4
76ENE17 9.3
66E14 9.3
66ESE16 9.4
45ESE10 9.6
36SE6 9.8
24SSE9 9.9
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