K7 wave buoy daily averages for Jun 2018 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
1.6 — 24.3 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
5 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
11 °C
10.1 — 12.4 °C
Average Wind
W, 15 mph
1 — 43 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | SE | 17 | 11.1 | |
| 3 | 7 | ESE | 12 | 11.1 | |
| 3 | 7 | N | 10 | 11.2 | |
| 4 | 8 | SSW | 12 | 11.1 | |
| 6 | 8 | SW | 10 | 10.8 | |
| 7 | 7 | WSW | 17 | 10.7 | |
| 8 | 7 | WSW | 21 | 10.3 | |
| 8 | 7 | W | 19 | 10.5 | |
| 8 | 7 | W | 21 | 10.5 | |
| 9 | 7 | NW | 25 | 10.5 | |
| 8 | 8 | W | 13 | 10.6 | |
| 16 | 9 | W | 30 | 10.6 | |
| 13 | 8 | WSW | 31 | 10.7 | |
| 6 | 8 | SSE | 13 | 10.9 | |
| 8 | 9 | SE | 12 | 10.8 | |
| 13 | 8 | WSW | 23 | 10.6 | |
| 13 | 7 | SW | 33 | 11.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | SSW | 17 | 11.8 | |
| 4 | 7 | WNW | 15 | 11.9 | |
| 3 | 8 | NW | 10 | 12.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | NE | 5 | 11.7 | |
| 4 | 9 | ENE | 7 | 11.3 | |
| 5 | 10 | NE | 7 | 11.1 | |
| 4 | 8 | ENE | 10 | 10.9 | |
| 5 | 7 | E | 12 | 10.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | ENE | 14 | 10.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | NE | 13 | 10.7 | |
| 2 | 7 | NW | 11 | 10.9 | |
| 2 | 7 | NW | 6 | 11.1 | |
| 3 | 7 | ESE | 4 | 10.9 |