K7 wave buoy monthly averages for 2017 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
9 ft
0 — 16.4 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
0 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
11 °C
9 — 13.9 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 8 mph
0 — 52 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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 9 | - | - | - | |
| 10 | 8 | - | - | - | |
| 10 | 8 | - | - | - | |
| 9 | 8 | - | - | - | |
| 6 | 7 | - | - | - | |
| 7 | 8 | - | - | - | |
| 6 | 7 | - | - | - | |
| 6 | 7 | SSW | 13 | 12.9 | |
| 8 | 7 | S | 18 | 12.4 | |
| 10 | 8 | SW | 20 | 10.8 | |
| 12 | 8 | NW | 23 | 10.1 | |
| 12 | 9 | WNW | 22 | 9.4 |