K7 wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2018 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
14 ft
5.6 — 28.9 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
6 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
9 °C
7.8 — 9.2 °C
Average Wind
SW, 21 mph
3 — 48 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 7 | E | 21 | 8.7 | |
| 7 | 8 | ENE | 18 | 8.5 | |
| 8 | 8 | S | 16 | 8.4 | |
| 11 | 9 | SSE | 22 | 8.7 | |
| 15 | 9 | S | 25 | 8.8 | |
| 13 | 9 | S | 21 | 8.8 | |
| 12 | 8 | S | 26 | 8.9 | |
| 12 | 11 | SW | 14 | 8.6 | |
| 13 | 11 | WNW | 16 | 8.2 | |
| 8 | 7 | SSE | 22 | 8.1 | |
| 8 | 9 | SSW | 13 | 8.1 | |
| 10 | 8 | WSW | 22 | 8.4 | |
| 18 | 10 | SW | 23 | 8.6 | |
| 23 | 11 | SW | 34 | 8.5 | |
| 19 | 9 | S | 35 | 8.8 | |
| 13 | 9 | SW | 23 | 8.9 | |
| 18 | 12 | WSW | 17 | 8.9 | |
| 16 | 11 | W | 19 | 9.0 | |
| 17 | 10 | SW | 29 | 8.7 | |
| 15 | 11 | W | 21 | 8.6 | |
| 19 | 12 | WSW | 18 | 9.1 | |
| 17 | 11 | WSW | 22 | 9.1 | |
| 18 | 11 | WNW | 18 | 9.0 | |
| 13 | 8 | SW | 28 | 8.9 | |
| 12 | 11 | W | 14 | 9.0 | |
| 9 | 9 | S | 11 | 9.0 | |
| 12 | 9 | N | 13 | 8.9 | |
| 22 | 9 | N | 35 | 8.9 |