K7 wave buoy daily averages for Apr 2015 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
10 ft
0 — 17.7 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
0 — 16 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
W, 19 mph
2 — 38 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 9 | NW | 23 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | NNE | 16 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | SE | 17 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | WSW | 17 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | W | 19 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | WSW | 22 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | W | 20 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | SW | 18 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | SW | 23 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | SSW | 23 | - | |
| 13 | 8 | WSW | 24 | - | |
| 15 | 8 | W | 27 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | SW | 23 | - | |
| 14 | 8 | WSW | 28 | - | |
| 14 | 9 | W | 25 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | W | 9 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | SW | 6 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | NW | 7 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | E | 7 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | SSE | 11 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | W | 16 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | W | 22 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | WNW | 20 | - | |
| 11 | 9 | WNW | 12 | - | |
| 15 | 8 | NNW | 23 | - | |
| 15 | 8 | WNW | 26 | - | |
| 13 | 8 | W | 26 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | SSW | 12 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | E | 17 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | N | 22 | - |