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

Average Wave Height

12ft
3.9 — 31.2ft

Average Wave period

9secs
7 — 11secs

Average Water temperature

10°C
7.8 — 10.9°C

Average Wind

SW, 22mph
2 — 47mph

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 Dec 2018last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
149WSW25 10.1
109NW12 10.6
129NNW23 10.5
1210WNW14 9.3
1110W13 9.5
118S25 9.5
118SE20 9.4
-9NNE25 9.5
159N25 9.6
1510N16 9.8
118SSE28 10.4
169S28 10.6
189S37 10.2
189S36 9.9
2210SSE42 9.5
2210S32 9.5
118S25 9.9
199SSE34 10.3
1310S16 9.2
98SE20 9.5
77SE13 10.0
57NNE6 9.2
68NNE13 9.0
88W21 8.1
88WSW18 8.3
78WSW14 9.2
88WSW19 10.0
87WSW17 8.0
98W16 8.2
108WSW22 8.8
-9W37 9.7

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