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

Average Wave Height

6ft
2 — 15.7ft

Average Wave period

6secs
4 — 8secs

Average Water temperature

13°C
11.4 — 17.6°C

Average Wind

NE, 17mph
1 — 34mph

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 Aug 2014last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
77ENE15 13.9
66NE17 13.4
96ENE24 13.3
55S16 13.5
45SSW12 13.1
45ESE16 13.3
45WSW13 13.4
45SSE16 14.2
55E14 14.0
55SSW13 13.9
86NNE24 13.8
75N23 14.1
96N23 14.0
76N18 13.7
66WNW17 13.4
96WSW26 13.5
127N25 13.5
137N29 13.2
127N25 13.1
97NNW16 12.9
66NNE15 12.6
65N18 11.9
65NNW18 11.6
45WNW13 12.0
36WSW5 12.5
37E3 12.5
35SSE13 12.9
65SE25 12.7
65ESE18 12.7
56ENE13 12.7
66SE15 13.1

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