K7 wave buoy daily averages for Jul 2016 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
2.3 — 8.5 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
5 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
W, 14 mph
0 — 36 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 7 | SW | 13 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | WSW | 9 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | W | 9 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | WNW | 8 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | NNW | 8 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | WSW | 11 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | SW | 19 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | W | 16 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | ENE | 13 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | ENE | 23 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | N | 21 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | WNW | 18 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | NNW | 11 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | NW | 11 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | SSE | 21 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | WSW | 27 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | W | 11 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | SE | 9 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | SW | 12 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | SE | 13 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | SW | 9 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | S | 13 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | S | 12 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | S | 9 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | N | 13 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | WSW | 17 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | WSW | 17 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | W | 8 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | WNW | 16 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | WNW | 15 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | NNW | 16 | - |