K7 wave buoy monthly averages for 2016 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
10 ft
2 — 46.9 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
4 °C
0 — 9.9 °C
Average Wind
SW, 17 mph
0 — 55 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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 9 | WSW | 4 | 10.3 | |
| 11 | 8 | W | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | S | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | SSW | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | S | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | W | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | E | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | ENE | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | N | 19 | 9.8 | |
| 10 | 9 | W | 17 | 9.5 | |
| 14 | 9 | NW | 22 | 9.1 | |
| 13 | 8 | SE | 26 | 10.2 |