K7 wave buoy daily averages for Jun 2014 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
4 ft
1.6 — 6.6 ft
Average Wave period
5 secs
4 — 8 secs
Average Water temperature
11 °C
10.1 — 13.5 °C
Average Wind
ENE, 12 mph
1 — 28 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | S | 16 | 10.1 | |
| 4 | 6 | S | 13 | 10.2 | |
| 5 | 7 | N | 5 | 10.5 | |
| 4 | 6 | NE | 6 | 11.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | ENE | 13 | 10.8 | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 11 | 10.9 | |
| 3 | 5 | ESE | 9 | 11.1 | |
| 3 | 4 | SSE | 13 | 11.2 | |
| 3 | 5 | SSE | 6 | 11.8 | |
| 3 | 4 | SE | 13 | 11.6 | |
| 4 | 5 | SW | 19 | 11.6 | |
| 4 | 4 | W | 19 | 11.1 | |
| 2 | 5 | S | 5 | 11.7 | |
| 4 | 6 | SSW | 10 | 11.5 | |
| 3 | 5 | WNW | 12 | 11.9 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 7 | 11.7 | |
| 3 | 5 | WNW | 15 | 11.6 | |
| 4 | 5 | W | 17 | 11.6 | |
| 5 | 5 | WNW | 17 | 11.6 | |
| 4 | 5 | WNW | 17 | 11.6 | |
| 4 | 5 | NNE | 13 | 11.6 | |
| 5 | 6 | SE | 10 | 11.8 | |
| 6 | 6 | ESE | 15 | 11.6 | |
| 4 | 6 | ENE | 10 | 11.7 | |
| 5 | 6 | E | 13 | 11.6 | |
| 6 | 6 | ENE | 14 | 11.9 | |
| 6 | 6 | NE | 15 | 11.9 | |
| 6 | 6 | NNE | 17 | 11.8 | |
| 5 | 6 | N | 9 | 11.8 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNW | 5 | 12.5 |