K7 wave buoy daily averages for Mar 2015 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
11 ft
4.9 — 21.7 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
6 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 21 mph
3 — 44 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 8 | WNW | 29 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 8 | W | 25 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | WSW | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 8 | WSW | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | WSW | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | SSE | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | SSE | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 9 | N | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 8 | W | 27 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 7 | SW | 24 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 8 | SE | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 8 | NW | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | WSW | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 9 | WSW | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 8 | WSW | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 15 | 10 | WNW | 20 | 0.0 |