K7 wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2016 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
13 ft
3.6 — 23.3 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
7 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
10 °C
9.1 — 10.8 °C
Average Wind
SSE, 25 mph
3 — 51 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 9 | SSW | 29 | 10.2 | |
| 18 | 9 | SSE | 39 | 10.3 | |
| 21 | 10 | ESE | 40 | 10.8 | |
| 18 | 9 | ESE | 34 | 10.8 | |
| 10 | 8 | ESE | 26 | 10.7 | |
| 15 | 8 | SSE | 34 | 10.4 | |
| 16 | 8 | ESE | 36 | 10.5 | |
| 15 | 8 | ESE | 32 | 10.2 | |
| 14 | 8 | E | 32 | 9.9 | |
| 20 | 8 | ENE | 41 | 10.4 | |
| 16 | 9 | NE | 15 | 10.4 | |
| 12 | 8 | WNW | 10 | 10.2 | |
| 12 | 7 | N | 30 | 10.4 | |
| 8 | 7 | NNW | 22 | 9.4 | |
| 13 | 8 | NNE | 22 | 9.7 | |
| 6 | 7 | E | 11 | 10.3 | |
| 5 | 7 | SE | 15 | 10.1 | |
| 6 | 9 | NE | 13 | 10.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | N | 13 | 10.0 | |
| 7 | 9 | W | 11 | 10.1 | |
| 9 | 8 | S | 23 | 10.0 | |
| 11 | 7 | S | 32 | 10.0 | |
| 14 | 9 | SW | 23 | 9.4 | |
| 10 | 8 | SSW | 22 | 9.9 | |
| 12 | 8 | SW | 28 | 10.1 | |
| 14 | 9 | WSW | 24 | 10.4 | |
| 13 | 10 | W | 20 | 10.4 | |
| 17 | 10 | WSW | 26 | 10.0 | |
| 15 | 9 | SW | 32 | 9.8 | |
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