K7 wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2015 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
9 ft
3.3 — 16.1 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
6 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
11 °C
10.3 — 12.7 °C
Average Wind
SSW, 18 mph
2 — 36 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | W | 24 | 11.8 | |
| 12 | 9 | W | 18 | 11.7 | |
| 7 | 8 | WSW | 16 | 11.8 | |
| 5 | 8 | S | 10 | 11.9 | |
| 7 | 6 | SE | 25 | 11.9 | |
| 12 | 7 | SSE | 32 | 11.8 | |
| 11 | 9 | NW | 12 | 11.9 | |
| 9 | 9 | SW | 12 | 12.1 | |
| 7 | 7 | SSW | 15 | 11.7 | |
| 5 | 8 | SSE | 12 | 12.3 | |
| 5 | 6 | S | 18 | 12.2 | |
| 5 | 7 | NW | 13 | 12.2 | |
| 5 | 8 | SW | 14 | 11.7 | |
| 11 | 9 | SSW | 23 | 11.8 | |
| 8 | 8 | SW | 17 | 11.7 | |
| 5 | 8 | SW | 12 | 12.3 | |
| 4 | 8 | W | 11 | 11.8 | |
| 5 | 9 | WSW | 7 | 11.7 | |
| 5 | 8 | SW | 14 | 11.8 | |
| 7 | 7 | WSW | 21 | 11.6 | |
| 11 | 8 | WSW | 23 | 11.1 | |
| 15 | 8 | SW | 26 | 10.9 | |
| 15 | 9 | SSW | 26 | 11.1 | |
| 11 | 9 | WSW | 17 | 10.9 | |
| 12 | 9 | WSW | 22 | 10.8 | |
| 12 | 9 | SSE | 14 | 10.6 | |
| 11 | 9 | ESE | 15 | 10.7 | |
| 9 | 7 | SE | 24 | 10.5 | |
| 11 | 8 | SSE | 24 | 10.4 | |
| 12 | 11 | SE | 10 | 10.6 | |
| 11 | 8 | SSW | 28 | 10.5 |