K7 wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2015 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
18 ft
7.9 — 37.4 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
7 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
5 °C
0 — 11.5 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 28 mph
6 — 64 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 11 | N | 44 | 0.0 | |
| 27 | 11 | N | 37 | 0.0 | |
| 21 | 11 | NW | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 16 | 9 | WNW | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 18 | 9 | WSW | 30 | 0.0 | |
| 19 | 10 | W | 29 | 0.0 | |
| 18 | 10 | SW | 30 | 0.0 | |
| 18 | 10 | WNW | 30 | 0.0 | |
| 13 | 8 | SW | 29 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 9 | S | 24 | 0.0 | |
| 18 | 10 | SSE | 27 | 0.0 | |
| 19 | 10 | S | 30 | 11.1 | |
| 10 | 9 | S | 12 | 11.5 | |
| 17 | 9 | N | 22 | 10.4 | |
| 26 | 10 | SW | 41 | 9.0 | |
| 23 | 10 | W | 30 | 9.0 | |
| 23 | 9 | W | 40 | 8.6 | |
| 25 | 11 | SW | 27 | 8.5 | |
| 24 | 10 | WSW | 30 | 9.3 | |
| 16 | 8 | SSW | 32 | 9.4 | |
| 14 | 9 | W | 15 | 9.2 | |
| 14 | 8 | SW | 27 | 9.0 | |
| 12 | 7 | WSW | 21 | 8.8 | |
| 18 | 9 | WNW | 27 | 8.6 | |
| 21 | 9 | W | 37 | 8.4 | |
| 14 | 8 | WSW | 24 | 8.7 |