K7 wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2017 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
3.3 — 14.1 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
6 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
11.4 — 13.2 °C
Average Wind
S, 18 mph
1 — 32 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8 | S | 20 | 12.3 | |
| 10 | 8 | SSE | 23 | 12.3 | |
| 9 | 7 | SSE | 23 | 12.3 | |
| 10 | 7 | SE | 26 | 12.1 | |
| 7 | 7 | SSE | 22 | 12.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | SSE | 15 | 11.8 | |
| 10 | 8 | SSE | 18 | 11.7 | |
| 7 | 6 | SSE | 24 | 11.7 | |
| 5 | 6 | SSE | 16 | 11.8 | |
| 6 | 8 | NW | 8 | 12.6 | |
| 5 | 7 | SSW | 15 | 12.4 | |
| 4 | 8 | W | 7 | 12.9 | |
| 5 | 8 | NW | 11 | 12.7 | |
| 6 | 8 | N | 7 | 12.7 | |
| 8 | 7 | NNE | 17 | 12.5 | |
| 12 | 8 | N | 27 | 12.5 | |
| 10 | 7 | NNW | 25 | 12.9 | |
| 5 | 7 | N | 15 | 13.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | NW | 13 | 12.9 | |
| 9 | 7 | N | 25 | 13.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | ESE | 17 | 12.8 | |
| 7 | 7 | N | 19 | 12.7 | |
| 6 | 7 | NE | 8 | 12.5 | |
| 7 | 8 | S | 14 | 12.5 | |
| 11 | 9 | WSW | 17 | 12.3 | |
| 9 | 8 | SSW | 19 | 12.4 | |
| 10 | 7 | S | 24 | 12.4 | |
| 9 | 7 | SSE | 25 | 12.7 | |
| 5 | 7 | SSW | 15 | 12.6 | |
| 5 | 7 | W | 17 | 12.4 |