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K7 wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2018last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

13ft
5.2 — 36.4ft

Average Wave period

9secs
6 — 12secs

Average Water temperature

11°C
9.7 — 11.2°C

Average Wind

WSW, 22mph
2 — 45mph

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.

K7 wave buoy daily averages Oct 2018last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
139WNW21 11.2
189NW31 11.0
118SW15 10.9
118WSW23 10.9
199W28 10.9
98NW13 10.9
138SW27 10.8
149WSW21 10.6
109SW11 10.7
88SSE15 10.6
107SSE25 10.6
108SSE24 10.7
189SSW19 10.5
88WSW14 10.5
108SW19 10.5
148S27 10.5
179WSW26 10.4
139WSW21 10.4
159WSW24 10.5
1610SW23 10.4
169W28 10.8
-10W32 10.5
2210WNW22 10.5
189W25 10.4
169NW22 10.2
128N29 10.2
128N23 10.3
88SE13 10.0
137S30 10.3
108SE19 10.2
99SSE16 10.3

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