K7 wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2016 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
16 ft
3.6 — 46.9 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
6 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
5 °C
0 — 11 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 4 mph
0 — 39 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 11 | - | 0.0 | ||
| 20 | 10 | - | 0.0 | ||
| 20 | 10 | - | 0.0 | ||
| 20 | 10 | - | 0.0 | ||
| 20 | 10 | - | 0.0 | ||
| 34 | 12 | - | 0.0 | ||
| 25 | 11 | - | 0.0 | ||
| 39 | 13 | - | 0.0 | ||
| 25 | 10 | - | 0.0 | ||
| 23 | 11 | - | 0.0 | ||
| 23 | 11 | - | 0.0 | ||
| 22 | 10 | - | 9.7 | ||
| 14 | 10 | - | 9.8 | ||
| 12 | 9 | - | 10.8 | ||
| 15 | 10 | - | 10.7 | ||
| 14 | 11 | - | 10.7 | ||
| 10 | 8 | - | 10.8 | ||
| 13 | 8 | - | 10.8 | ||
| 11 | 9 | - | 10.8 | ||
| 10 | 8 | - | 10.8 | ||
| 13 | 9 | - | 10.6 | ||
| 19 | 11 | - | 9.8 | ||
| 9 | 8 | - | 9.7 | ||
| 10 | 7 | W | 3 | 9.7 | |
| 8 | 7 | SW | 23 | 9.9 | |
| 6 | 7 | SSE | 19 | 9.6 | |
| 4 | 7 | NW | 9 | 9.5 | |
| 5 | 7 | W | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | W | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 9 | SW | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 13 | 9 | NW | 21 | 0.0 |