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K7 wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2016last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

13ft
3.6 — 35.4ft

Average Wave period

8secs
7 — 12secs

Average Water temperature

10°C
9.1 — 10.8°C

Average Wind

SSE, 26mph
3 — 55mph

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.

K7 wave buoy daily averages Jan 2016last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
139SSW29 10.2
199SSE39 10.3
2210SE40 10.7
189ESE34 10.8
108ESE26 10.7
158SSE34 10.4
168ESE36 10.5
158ESE32 10.2
148E32 9.9
249ENE41 10.3
199NE23 10.3
128WNW10 10.2
127N30 10.4
87NNW22 9.4
138NNE22 9.7
67E11 10.3
57SE15 10.1
69NE13 10.0
78N13 10.0
79W11 10.1
98S23 10.0
117S32 10.0
149SW23 9.4
108SSW22 9.9
128SW28 10.1
149WSW24 10.4
1310W20 10.4
1710WSW26 10.0
1910SW37 9.7
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