K7 wave buoy daily averages for May 2018last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7ft
3 — 16.1ft
Average Wave period
8secs
5 — 11secs
Average Water temperature
10°C
8.1 — 11.2°C
Average Wind
S, 16mph
2 — 36mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for K7. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
Sorry, there is no wave data for Tue, May 1, 2018
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | S | 21 | 9.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | WNW | 17 | 9.0 | |
| 8 | 8 | SW | 22 | 8.7 | |
| 10 | 8 | SSW | 22 | 8.9 | |
| 11 | 8 | SW | 24 | 8.8 | |
| 9 | 9 | SW | 14 | 8.9 | |
| 8 | 9 | S | 15 | 8.8 | |
| 6 | 8 | S | 17 | 8.7 | |
| 9 | 8 | S | 23 | 8.6 | |
| 13 | 9 | SW | 25 | 8.7 | |
| 10 | 8 | SE | 26 | 9.1 | |
| 8 | 8 | SSE | 14 | 9.1 | |
| 6 | 8 | SSE | 14 | 9.2 | |
| 4 | 7 | S | 14 | 9.6 | |
| 5 | 6 | SSW | 20 | 9.6 | |
| 7 | 7 | W | 18 | 9.2 | |
| 7 | 8 | WSW | 12 | 9.4 | |
| 6 | 7 | SSW | 17 | 9.8 | |
| 9 | 9 | S | 17 | 9.7 | |
| 9 | 8 | SW | 17 | 9.8 | |
| 9 | 9 | N | 6 | 9.8 | |
| 6 | 8 | E | 9 | 10.0 | |
| 6 | 9 | S | 14 | 10.0 | |
| 9 | 10 | S | 16 | 9.8 | |
| 6 | 8 | N | 13 | 10.0 | |
| 4 | 8 | ESE | 11 | 10.3 | |
| 5 | 8 | ESE | 12 | 10.3 | |
| 5 | 8 | SSE | 11 | 10.5 | |
| 5 | 8 | E | 11 | 10.5 | |
| 6 | 7 | ENE | 10 | 10.4 | |
| 6 | 8 | NE | 10 | 10.8 |