K7 wave buoy daily averages for Aug 2018 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
2.3 — 9.8 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
5 — 9 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
11.7 — 13.8 °C
Average Wind
SW, 15 mph
1 — 31 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | SSW | 17 | 12.7 | |
| 4 | 7 | SSW | 9 | 12.7 | |
| 3 | 6 | SW | 9 | 12.7 | |
| 4 | 5 | WSW | 19 | 12.8 | |
| 5 | 7 | SW | 13 | 12.6 | |
| 4 | 7 | SSW | 15 | 12.4 | |
| 6 | 7 | SSW | 17 | 12.7 | |
| 6 | 7 | SSW | 16 | 13.1 | |
| 5 | 6 | SW | 16 | 12.6 | |
| 3 | 7 | NW | 8 | 13.3 | |
| 3 | 6 | WNW | 7 | 13.3 | |
| 3 | 7 | E | 11 | 13.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | ESE | 13 | 12.9 | |
| 5 | 7 | SSW | 13 | 13.4 | |
| 5 | 6 | SSW | 20 | 13.4 | |
| 8 | 7 | SW | 19 | 13.2 | |
| 7 | 8 | SW | 21 | 13.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | WSW | 27 | 12.9 | |
| 7 | 8 | W | 10 | 12.4 | |
| 5 | 8 | W | 11 | 12.6 | |
| 5 | 7 | S | 16 | 12.2 | |
| 6 | 6 | W | 20 | 12.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | WSW | 16 | 12.3 | |
| 7 | 8 | NW | 18 | 12.1 | |
| 9 | 7 | WNW | 17 | 12.5 | |
| 7 | 8 | SSE | 12 | 12.4 | |
| 6 | 7 | NNE | 11 | 12.4 | |
| 8 | 8 | SSW | 21 | 12.5 | |
| 8 | 7 | WSW | 22 | 12.5 | |
| 7 | 8 | W | 11 | 12.4 | |
| 5 | 7 | S | 18 | 12.3 |