K7 wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2018 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
14 ft
5.2 — 23.6 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
6 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
9 °C
7.5 — 9.5 °C
Average Wind
W, 22 mph
2 — 44 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 | 10 | N | 14 | 9.2 | |
| 10 | 8 | E | 17 | 9.4 | |
| 16 | 10 | E | 24 | 9.4 | |
| 14 | 10 | NE | 22 | 9.2 | |
| 17 | 9 | NE | 29 | 9.1 | |
| 12 | 9 | NNW | 19 | 9.0 | |
| 11 | 8 | WSW | 28 | 8.9 | |
| 17 | 9 | S | 29 | 8.7 | |
| 17 | 9 | SSE | 33 | 8.7 | |
| 15 | 9 | SSW | 19 | 8.9 | |
| 10 | 10 | W | 11 | 9.0 | |
| 14 | 8 | S | 32 | 9.0 | |
| 17 | 9 | S | 34 | 9.0 | |
| 19 | 9 | S | 35 | 9.2 | |
| 20 | 11 | WSW | 25 | 9.1 | |
| 22 | 11 | W | 24 | 9.1 | |
| 22 | 13 | WNW | 14 | 9.3 | |
| 13 | 11 | W | 11 | 9.3 | |
| 11 | 10 | WSW | 10 | 9.2 | |
| 9 | 10 | N | 12 | 8.9 | |
| 8 | 8 | SE | 19 | 8.4 | |
| 14 | 9 | WSW | 18 | 8.9 | |
| 12 | 9 | SW | 21 | 9.1 | |
| 12 | 9 | NNW | 22 | 9.2 | |
| 12 | 10 | NNW | 14 | 9.1 | |
| 11 | 9 | N | 15 | 8.9 | |
| 13 | 8 | SSW | 31 | 8.8 | |
| 16 | 10 | W | 24 | 8.5 | |
| 15 | 9 | WNW | 27 | 8.4 | |
| 13 | 8 | WSW | 22 | 8.8 | |
| 18 | 9 | NW | 33 | 9.0 |