K7 wave buoy daily averages for May 2015 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
9 ft
3.6 — 18.7 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
5 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
W, 19 mph
1 — 40 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | NNE | 11 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | E | 13 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | E | 27 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | SSE | 21 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | E | 17 | - | |
| 12 | 7 | NNW | 30 | - | |
| 17 | 8 | WNW | 31 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | WSW | 16 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | W | 10 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | S | 17 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | SSW | 22 | - | |
| 13 | 8 | WSW | 28 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | N | 18 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | ESE | 11 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | S | 22 | - | |
| 11 | 7 | W | 22 | - | |
| 16 | 10 | SW | 15 | - | |
| 11 | 9 | NE | 11 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | N | 18 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | WNW | 14 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | WSW | 21 | - | |
| 13 | 7 | WNW | 28 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | SW | 18 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | W | 21 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | WNW | 18 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | W | 22 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | SW | 22 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | W | 12 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | NW | 13 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | N | 10 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | SE | 19 | - |