K7 wave buoy monthly averages for 2016 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
8 ft
2 — 16.1 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
10 °C
7.7 — 11 °C
Average Wind
SSW, 16 mph
0 — 48 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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 8 | S | 23 | 10.1 | |
| 11 | 8 | NE | 20 | 9.1 | |
| 10 | 9 | W | 17 | 9.5 | |
| 8 | 8 | N | 18 | 9.8 | |
| 7 | 7 | ENE | 16 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | E | 15 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | W | 14 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | S | 14 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | SSW | 18 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | SSE | 17 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | WNW | 19 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | WSW | 6 | 10.3 |