K7 wave buoy daily averages for Nov 2017 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
14 ft
6.2 — 22.3 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
7 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
10 °C
9.2 — 10.7 °C
Average Wind
NW, 25 mph
2 — 41 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7 | WNW | 26 | 10.4 | |
| 12 | 9 | WNW | 18 | 10.3 | |
| 10 | 8 | WSW | 22 | 10.3 | |
| 10 | 9 | W | 17 | 10.2 | |
| 14 | 9 | NNW | 24 | 10.2 | |
| 11 | 8 | SSW | 22 | 10.0 | |
| 17 | 11 | WSW | 22 | 10.0 | |
| 16 | 10 | SW | 29 | 10.0 | |
| 18 | 9 | W | 31 | 10.0 | |
| 17 | 10 | NW | 25 | 9.8 | |
| 17 | 10 | NNW | 25 | 9.8 | |
| 15 | 9 | N | 26 | 9.7 | |
| 14 | 9 | WSW | 20 | 10.1 | |
| 12 | 9 | W | 25 | 10.4 | |
| 14 | 9 | WSW | 25 | 9.7 | |
| 17 | 9 | W | 35 | 9.6 | |
| 19 | 9 | WNW | 32 | 9.5 | |
| 18 | 9 | NW | 31 | 9.5 | |
| 12 | 8 | NNW | 16 | 10.1 | |
| 7 | 8 | NE | 13 | 10.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | ENE | 14 | 10.2 | |
| 16 | 8 | NE | 31 | 10.1 | |
| 15 | 9 | NNW | 27 | 10.1 | |
| 18 | 9 | WNW | 30 | 10.0 | |
| 20 | 10 | NW | 31 | 9.5 | |
| 15 | 9 | NW | 20 | 9.9 | |
| 11 | 8 | NNE | 23 | 9.8 | |
| 15 | 8 | N | 29 | 10.0 | |
| 12 | 8 | N | 27 | 10.0 | |
| 12 | 8 | N | 24 | 9.8 |