K7 wave buoy monthly averages for 2015 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
8 ft
0 — 18.4 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
0 — 17 secs
Average Water temperature
11 °C
8.2 — 13.1 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 19 mph
1 — 47 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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 9 | WSW | 25 | 9.2 | |
| 13 | 9 | W | 24 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | WSW | 21 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | W | 19 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | W | 18 | - | |
| 6 | 5 | WSW | 16 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | NW | 14 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | S | 15 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | W | 15 | 12.4 | |
| 9 | 8 | SSW | 18 | 11.5 | |
| 11 | 9 | WSW | 20 | 10.6 | |
| 13 | 9 | SSW | 23 | 10.2 |