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

Average Wave Height

11 ft
4.3 — 28.5 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
6 — 13 secs

Average Water temperature

11 °C
10 — 11.9 °C

Average Wind

SW, 21 mph
1 — 40 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.

K7 wave buoy daily averages Oct 2017 last observation shown Oct 2017
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
7 8 WSW 15 10.4
12 10 WSW 16 10.3
15 9 N 22 10.4
16 9 NW 28 10.4
12 7 W 31 10.4
9 8 NW 17 10.4
11 10 WSW 16 10.5
14 12 SW 11 10.6
8 8 S 21 10.6
7 8 ESE 15 11.0
10 7 ESE 23 11.2
8 8 SSE 8 10.6
8 7 SE 23 10.7
7 7 E 15 10.9
13 8 NNE 27 10.6
7 8 S 15 10.5
11 9 SW 20 10.6
21 10 WSW 29 10.6
16 9 SW 30 10.7
12 8 SW 24 10.4
14 9 WSW 24 10.4
9 7 SW 26 10.9
5 7 SSW 14 11.1
7 8 SE 10 11.2
9 8 ENE 14 10.9
10 8 W 16 11.1
13 8 NW 27 11.1
16 9 WNW 26 11.4
17 9 W 30 11.3
14 8 W 32 11.5
9 7 S 24 11.7

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