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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 — 23 ft

Average Wave period

9 secs
6 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

11 °C
9.7 — 11.2 °C

Average Wind

WSW, 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.

K7 wave buoy daily averages Oct 2018 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
13 9 WNW 21 11.2
17 9 NW 30 11.0
11 8 SW 15 10.9
11 8 WSW 23 10.9
19 9 W 28 10.9
9 8 NW 13 10.9
13 8 SW 27 10.8
13 9 WSW 21 10.6
10 9 SW 11 10.7
8 8 SSE 15 10.6
10 7 SSE 25 10.6
10 8 SSE 24 10.7
15 9 SSW 13 10.5
8 8 WSW 14 10.5
10 8 SW 19 10.5
14 8 S 27 10.5
17 9 W 26 10.4
13 9 WSW 21 10.4
15 9 WSW 24 10.5
16 10 SW 23 10.4
16 9 W 28 10.8
21 10 W 29 10.5
20 10 WNW 20 10.5
18 9 W 25 10.4
15 9 NW 22 10.2
12 8 N 29 10.2
12 8 N 23 10.3
8 8 SE 13 10.0
13 7 S 30 10.3
10 8 SE 19 10.2
9 9 SSE 16 10.3

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