K7 wave buoy daily averages for Apr 2018 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
8 ft
3 — 11.2 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
9 °C
8.2 — 9.8 °C
Average Wind
SE, 17 mph
2 — 33 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | N | 14 | 8.7 | |
| 7 | 7 | NE | 21 | 8.7 | |
| 7 | 6 | NE | 21 | 8.6 | |
| 8 | 8 | WNW | 16 | 8.7 | |
| 8 | 8 | NW | 18 | 8.6 | |
| 8 | 8 | E | 16 | 8.5 | |
| 10 | 7 | NE | 20 | 8.7 | |
| 10 | 7 | NE | 26 | 8.7 | |
| 9 | 7 | E | 22 | 8.7 | |
| 9 | 9 | SE | 9 | 8.9 | |
| 9 | 8 | SE | 27 | 8.5 | |
| 10 | 8 | SSE | 24 | 8.4 | |
| 8 | 8 | ESE | 19 | 8.5 | |
| 6 | 8 | SSE | 14 | 8.6 | |
| 5 | 7 | ESE | 17 | 8.7 | |
| 7 | 7 | SE | 24 | 8.6 | |
| 9 | 7 | SSE | 22 | 8.6 | |
| 10 | 9 | SSE | 17 | 8.7 | |
| 9 | 8 | SSW | 20 | 8.8 | |
| 8 | 8 | WSW | 20 | 8.8 | |
| 5 | 7 | SSW | 16 | 9.1 | |
| 8 | 8 | S | 16 | 9.1 | |
| 8 | 7 | W | 22 | 9.1 | |
| 7 | 7 | W | 13 | 9.1 | |
| 6 | 8 | SW | 13 | 9.0 | |
| 8 | 9 | NNW | 12 | 9.0 | |
| 8 | 8 | N | 10 | 9.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | N | 13 | 9.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | NNE | 7 | 9.1 | |
| 4 | 7 | S | 14 | 9.0 |