K7 wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2017 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
13 ft
5.6 — 20.7 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
6 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
9 °C
9 — 10 °C
Average Wind
WNW, 22 mph
3 — 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | WNW | 19 | 9.9 | |
| 10 | 7 | WNW | 27 | 10.0 | |
| 12 | 8 | WNW | 22 | 9.9 | |
| 10 | 7 | W | 23 | 9.9 | |
| 12 | 8 | WSW | 26 | 9.9 | |
| 13 | 8 | SW | 27 | 9.9 | |
| 15 | 8 | W | 27 | 9.9 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 18 | 10 | NNW | 27 | 9.4 | |
| 16 | 9 | N | 22 | 9.4 | |
| 11 | 8 | N | 21 | 9.2 | |
| 9 | 9 | SW | 18 | 9.2 | |
| 16 | 10 | W | 22 | 9.2 | |
| 18 | 11 | NNE | 27 | 9.3 | |
| 14 | 9 | N | 23 | 9.3 | |
| 9 | 8 | NW | 16 | 9.2 | |
| 11 | 7 | W | 27 | 9.2 | |
| 12 | 8 | WSW | 25 | 9.2 | |
| 15 | 9 | SW | 23 | 9.2 | |
| 13 | 9 | W | 21 | 9.2 | |
| 15 | 9 | W | 24 | 9.2 | |
| 13 | 8 | WSW | 27 | 9.1 | |
| 15 | 9 | W | 26 | 9.3 | |
| 13 | 9 | W | 17 | 9.3 | |
| 11 | 8 | NW | 21 | 9.3 | |
| 12 | 8 | NNE | 26 | 9.1 | |
| 17 | 9 | N | 29 | 9.1 | |
| 16 | 9 | N | 24 | 9.2 | |
| 10 | 10 | NE | 7 | 9.0 | |
| 10 | 10 | SE | 17 | 9.2 | |
| 12 | 10 | NNW | 10 | 9.1 |