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

Average Wave Height

14ft
3 — 32.8ft

Average Wave period

9secs
6 — 12secs

Average Water temperature

10°C
9.3 — 10.9°C

Average Wind

SW, 25mph
1 — 48mph

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 Dec 2015last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
149S22 10.7
169WSW30 10.7
169SW27 10.2
148SW29 10.1
2710WSW36 10.3
1910WNW30 10.3
159ESE25 10.7
128SW25 10.1
169SW30 10.1
169W31 10.2
1310WNW19 10.6
109NNW10 10.2
78W14 9.9
47S5 9.7
57SE19 9.6
97S26 10.4
97SSW24 10.4
118SW21 10.0
129SSW24 10.3
148SSW29 10.4
168WSW32 10.5
2210SW33 10.4
2210WSW30 10.4
189SW34 9.8
1710NNW20 9.5
129E20 9.7
129SE22 10.3
178SSE39 10.0
1910S30 10.3
2110SSW31 10.4
139S17 10.3

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