K7 wave buoy daily averages for Aug 2016 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
2.3 — 13.8 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
5 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
S, 15 mph
1 — 38 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | NW | 19 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | NE | 10 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | ENE | 22 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | N | 19 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | NW | 6 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | ESE | 11 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | SSW | 29 | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 12 | 9 | NNW | 18 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | SW | 12 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | S | 14 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | WSW | 16 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | W | 15 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | W | 11 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | S | 13 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | SSE | 11 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | SSE | 15 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | ESE | 7 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | ESE | 17 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | E | 22 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | ENE | 13 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | SE | 15 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | SSE | 10 | - | |
| 7 | 9 | S | 7 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | SSE | 15 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | ESE | 13 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | SSW | 10 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | SSW | 6 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | WSW | 16 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | SW | 25 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | SW | 24 | - |