K7 wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2018 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
10 ft
3.6 — 21.7 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
6 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
11.1 — 12.9 °C
Average Wind
W, 19 mph
2 — 36 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 10 | NW | 27 | 11.3 | |
| 17 | 9 | W | 30 | 11.4 | |
| 10 | 7 | W | 24 | 11.4 | |
| 11 | 8 | WNW | 24 | 11.3 | |
| 14 | 9 | W | 22 | 11.2 | |
| 14 | 8 | SW | 26 | 11.2 | |
| 11 | 9 | W | 18 | 11.3 | |
| 12 | 9 | NW | 16 | 11.4 | |
| 13 | 8 | NW | 26 | 11.5 | |
| 11 | 8 | NW | 23 | 11.6 | |
| 14 | 8 | W | 23 | 11.7 | |
| 9 | 8 | SSW | 21 | 11.6 | |
| 6 | 8 | NNE | 9 | 11.6 | |
| 9 | 8 | SSW | 18 | 11.4 | |
| 8 | 7 | SW | 24 | 11.9 | |
| 7 | 7 | WSW | 19 | 12.2 | |
| 7 | 8 | W | 18 | 12.1 | |
| 11 | 8 | WSW | 24 | 11.9 | |
| 10 | 8 | W | 24 | 12.5 | |
| 7 | 7 | WSW | 16 | 12.5 | |
| 9 | 8 | WSW | 16 | 12.7 | |
| 5 | 8 | SSW | 10 | 12.7 | |
| 5 | 7 | NNE | 9 | 12.7 | |
| 6 | 6 | NE | 17 | 12.3 | |
| 5 | 8 | N | 11 | 12.2 | |
| 5 | 7 | S | 14 | 12.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | S | 14 | 12.4 | |
| 8 | 9 | WSW | 11 | 12.3 | |
| 12 | 10 | SSW | 21 | 12.5 | |
| 9 | 8 | SW | 12 | 12.3 |