K7 wave buoy daily averages for Jun 2015 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
0 — 12.8 ft
Average Wave period
5 secs
0 — 15 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
WSW, 16 mph
1 — 34 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8 | SW | 18 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | NNE | 20 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | W | 17 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | WSW | 14 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | SE | 21 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | SE | 15 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | NW | 20 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | W | 15 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | WSW | 24 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | WSW | 24 | - | |
| 8 | 6 | WSW | 23 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | WNW | 14 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | N | 14 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | WNW | 19 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | WNW | 11 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | S | 19 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | W | 22 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | W | 19 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | W | 10 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | S | 10 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | E | 13 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | NNE | 19 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | N | 14 | - | |
| 3 | 3 | N | 12 | - | |
| 1 | 1 | E | 9 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | SE | 20 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | SW | 7 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | S | 14 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | SW | 13 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | SSE | 13 | - |