K7 wave buoy daily averages for Jun 2016 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
2 — 12.8 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
5 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
E, 15 mph
0 — 31 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | N | 18 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | NNE | 24 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | NE | 24 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | ENE | 19 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | ENE | 15 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | E | 9 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | NE | 8 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | E | 11 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | ENE | 6 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | ENE | 12 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | ESE | 16 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | ESE | 14 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | SE | 15 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | E | 16 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | NE | 23 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | NE | 22 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | NNE | 21 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | NNW | 9 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | SSE | 21 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | SW | 19 | - | |
| 10 | 9 | SSW | 19 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | S | 12 | - | |
| 6 | 9 | SSE | 11 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | ENE | 10 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | NE | 7 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | S | 11 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | W | 18 | - | |
| 9 | 9 | SW | 17 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | SSE | 12 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | SSW | 11 | - |