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

Average Wave Height

13 ft
3.9 — 24 ft

Average Wave period

9 secs
6 — 12 secs

Average Water temperature

11 °C
9.7 — 11.6 °C

Average Wind

WSW, 22 mph
1 — 48 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.

K7 wave buoy daily averages Nov 2015 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
12 8 SW 30 10.6
10 8 SW 26 11.2
9 10 WSW 12 11.0
7 9 E 10 10.6
5 7 SSE 11 10.5
5 7 S 16 10.5
11 9 WSW 20 10.5
12 8 SSW 29 10.5
16 9 WSW 29 10.4
10 9 WSW 17 10.3
11 9 WSW 17 10.2
13 9 SSW 25 10.3
20 9 SW 42 10.3
19 9 WNW 28 10.2
10 8 E 17 10.2
16 9 SW 29 10.2
15 9 NW 20 10.4
12 9 E 13 11.1
12 8 NE 19 11.1
14 8 NE 28 10.9
10 8 ENE 15 10.6
9 9 NW 14 10.6
12 8 WSW 26 10.3
21 11 WNW 26 10.5
16 10 NW 18 10.9
13 9 WSW 24 10.3
13 9 W 25 10.7
15 10 WSW 20 10.7
19 9 W 30 10.3
19 10 WNW 28 10.5

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