K7 wave buoy monthly averages for 2017 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
10 ft
0 — 49.9 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
0 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
5 °C
0 — 36.8 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 8 mph
0 — 58 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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 9 | WNW | 23 | 9.4 | |
| 14 | 9 | NW | 25 | 10.0 | |
| 11 | 8 | WSW | 21 | 10.8 | |
| 8 | 7 | S | 18 | 12.4 | |
| 9 | 7 | SW | 13 | 14.6 | |
| 6 | 7 | - | 0.0 | ||
| 7 | 8 | - | 0.0 | ||
| 6 | 7 | - | 0.0 | ||
| 10 | 8 | - | 0.0 | ||
| 11 | 9 | - | 0.0 | ||
| 12 | 9 | - | 0.0 | ||
| 14 | 9 | - | 0.0 |