K7 wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2014 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
2.3 — 29.2 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
11.3 — 13.3 °C
Average Wind
SW, 16 mph
1 — 46 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | S | 21 | 11.7 | |
| 9 | 8 | SSE | 9 | 11.6 | |
| 13 | 8 | WSW | 21 | 11.7 | |
| 16 | 8 | SW | 27 | 11.6 | |
| 22 | 9 | W | 37 | 11.8 | |
| 9 | 6 | WSW | 25 | 12.2 | |
| 7 | 7 | WNW | 16 | 12.3 | |
| 8 | 7 | SW | 11 | 12.4 | |
| 6 | 6 | SSW | 16 | 12.4 | |
| 7 | 7 | N | 11 | 12.2 | |
| 4 | 4 | WNW | 17 | 12.3 | |
| 3 | 5 | WSW | 9 | 12.7 | |
| 4 | 5 | SSE | 11 | 12.5 | |
| 6 | 7 | SE | 8 | 12.8 | |
| 7 | 8 | ESE | 15 | 12.9 | |
| 3 | 5 | SSE | 15 | 12.9 | |
| 4 | 7 | SE | 10 | 12.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | SW | 8 | 12.8 | |
| 4 | 7 | S | 8 | 12.8 | |
| 6 | 7 | SW | 9 | 12.8 | |
| 7 | 6 | SW | 17 | 12.9 | |
| 4 | 5 | SW | 15 | 12.9 | |
| 5 | 5 | NW | 17 | 12.9 | |
| 6 | 5 | N | 24 | 13.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | NNE | 13 | 13.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | WSW | 17 | 13.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | S | 12 | 13.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | SSW | 18 | 13.0 | |
| 12 | 8 | SW | 23 | 13.0 | |
| 13 | 8 | SW | 22 | 13.2 |