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K7 wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2017last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

11ft
4.3 — 28.5ft

Average Wave period

8secs
6 — 13secs

Average Water temperature

11°C
10 — 11.9°C

Average Wind

SW, 21mph
1 — 40mph

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.

K7 wave buoy daily averages Oct 2017last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
97S24 11.7
148W32 11.5
179W30 11.3
169WNW26 11.4
138NW27 11.1
108W16 11.1
98ENE14 10.9
78SE10 11.2
57SSW14 11.1
97SW26 10.9
149WSW24 10.4
128SW24 10.4
169SW30 10.7
2110WSW29 10.6
119SW20 10.6
78S15 10.5
138NNE27 10.6
77E15 10.9
87SE23 10.7
88SSE8 10.6
107ESE23 11.2
78ESE15 11.0
88S21 10.6
1412SW11 10.6
1110WSW16 10.5
98NW17 10.4
127W31 10.4
169NW28 10.4
159N22 10.4
1210WSW16 10.3
89WSW15 10.4

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