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

Average Wave Height

14 ft
3 — 32.8 ft

Average Wave period

9 secs
6 — 12 secs

Average Water temperature

10 °C
9.3 — 10.9 °C

Average Wind

SW, 25 mph
1 — 48 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 Dec 2015 last observation shown Dec 2015
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
13 9 S 17 10.3
21 10 SSW 31 10.4
19 10 S 30 10.3
17 8 SSE 39 10.0
12 9 SE 22 10.3
12 9 E 20 9.7
17 10 NNW 20 9.5
18 9 SW 34 9.8
22 10 WSW 30 10.4
22 10 SW 33 10.4
16 8 WSW 32 10.5
14 8 SSW 29 10.4
12 9 SSW 24 10.3
11 8 SW 21 10.0
9 7 SSW 24 10.4
9 7 S 26 10.4
5 7 SE 19 9.6
4 7 S 5 9.7
7 8 W 14 9.9
10 9 NNW 10 10.2
13 10 WNW 19 10.6
16 9 W 31 10.2
16 9 SW 30 10.1
12 8 SW 25 10.1
15 9 ESE 25 10.7
19 10 WNW 30 10.3
27 10 WSW 36 10.3
14 8 SW 29 10.1
16 9 SW 27 10.2
16 9 WSW 30 10.7
14 9 S 22 10.7

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