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

Average Wave Height

14 ft
6.2 — 27.2 ft

Average Wave period

9 secs
7 — 13 secs

Average Water temperature

10 °C
9.4 — 10.7 °C

Average Wind

NW, 25 mph
2 — 41 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 Nov 2017 last observation shown Nov 2017
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
12 8 N 24 9.8
12 8 N 27 10.0
15 8 N 29 10.0
11 8 NNE 23 9.8
16 9 NW 21 9.9
20 10 NW 31 9.5
19 9 WNW 31 10.0
15 9 NNW 27 10.1
16 8 NE 31 10.1
9 8 ENE 14 10.2
7 8 NE 13 10.0
12 8 NNW 16 10.1
18 9 NW 31 9.5
20 9 WNW 33 9.5
18 9 W 34 9.6
14 9 WSW 25 9.7
12 9 W 25 10.4
14 9 WSW 20 10.1
15 9 N 26 9.7
19 10 NNW 27 9.8
18 10 NW 25 9.8
21 10 W 32 10.0
16 10 SW 29 10.0
17 11 WSW 22 10.0
11 8 SSW 22 10.0
14 9 NNW 24 10.2
10 9 W 17 10.2
10 8 WSW 22 10.3
12 9 WNW 18 10.3
10 7 WNW 26 10.4

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