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K7 wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2015 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

9 ft
3.3 — 29.9 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
6 — 13 secs

Average Water temperature

11 °C
10.3 — 12.7 °C

Average Wind

SW, 18 mph
2 — 36 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.

K7 wave buoy daily averages Oct 2015 last observation shown Oct 2015
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
11 8 SSW 28 10.5
12 11 SE 10 10.6
11 8 SSE 24 10.4
9 7 SE 24 10.5
11 9 ESE 15 10.7
12 9 SSE 14 10.6
12 9 WSW 22 10.8
11 9 WSW 17 10.9
16 9 SW 26 11.1
21 10 W 28 10.8
11 8 WSW 23 11.1
7 7 WSW 21 11.6
5 8 SW 14 11.8
5 9 WSW 7 11.7
4 8 W 11 11.8
5 8 SW 13 12.3
8 8 SW 17 11.7
11 9 SSW 23 11.8
5 8 SW 14 11.7
5 7 NW 13 12.2
5 6 S 18 12.2
5 8 SSE 12 12.3
7 7 SSW 15 11.7
9 9 SW 12 12.1
11 9 NW 12 11.9
12 7 SSE 32 11.8
7 6 SE 25 11.9
5 8 S 10 11.9
7 8 WSW 16 11.8
12 9 W 18 11.7
8 7 W 24 11.8

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