K7 wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2015 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
0 — 9.8 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
0 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
11.6 — 13.1 °C
Average Wind
W, 15 mph
2 — 30 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | N | 21 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | N | 24 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | N | 22 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | NW | 14 | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 4 | 6 | E | 8 | 12.9 | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 9 | 12.7 | |
| 5 | 7 | NE | 12 | 12.5 | |
| 6 | 7 | NW | 15 | 12.5 | |
| 4 | 7 | WSW | 11 | 12.8 | |
| 5 | 8 | S | 14 | 12.6 | |
| 7 | 9 | SE | 11 | 12.3 | |
| 7 | 8 | NNE | 11 | 12.5 | |
| 6 | 8 | SSW | 18 | 12.2 | |
| 7 | 8 | SW | 14 | 12.1 | |
| 7 | 9 | WNW | 15 | 12.4 | |
| 5 | 7 | SW | 14 | 12.6 | |
| 6 | 8 | SSW | 16 | 12.3 | |
| 5 | 7 | S | 20 | 12.0 | |
| 8 | 8 | SW | 12 | 12.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | WSW | 18 | 11.9 |