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

Average Wave Height

13 ft
5.2 — 36.4 ft

Average Wave period

9 secs
6 — 12 secs

Average Water temperature

11 °C
10 — 11.2 °C

Average Wind

WSW, 22 mph
2 — 45 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 Oct 2018 last observation shown Oct 2018
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
9 9 SSE 16 10.3
10 8 SE 19 10.2
13 7 S 30 10.3
8 8 SE 13 10.0
12 8 N 23 10.3
12 8 N 29 10.2
16 9 NW 22 10.2
18 9 W 25 10.4
22 10 WNW 22 10.5
24 10 W 32 10.5
16 9 W 28 10.8
16 10 SW 23 10.4
15 9 WSW 24 10.5
13 9 WSW 21 10.4
17 9 WSW 26 10.4
14 8 S 27 10.5
10 8 SW 19 10.5
8 8 WSW 14 10.5
18 9 SSW 19 10.5
10 8 SSE 24 10.7
10 7 SSE 25 10.6
8 8 SSE 15 10.6
10 9 SW 11 10.7
13 9 WSW 21 10.6
13 8 SW 27 10.8
9 8 NW 13 10.9
19 9 W 28 10.9
11 8 WSW 23 10.9
11 8 SW 15 10.9
18 9 NW 31 11.0
13 9 WNW 21 11.2

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