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K7 wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2018last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

10ft
3.6 — 21.7ft

Average Wave period

8secs
6 — 12secs

Average Water temperature

12°C
11.1 — 12.9°C

Average Wind

W, 19mph
2 — 36mph

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.

K7 wave buoy daily averages Sep 2018last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
98SW12 12.3
1210SSW21 12.5
89WSW11 12.3
68S14 12.4
57S14 12.0
58N11 12.2
66NE17 12.3
57NNE9 12.7
58SSW10 12.7
98WSW16 12.7
77WSW16 12.5
108W24 12.5
118WSW24 11.9
78W18 12.1
77WSW19 12.2
87SW24 11.9
98SSW18 11.4
68NNE9 11.6
98SSW21 11.6
148W23 11.7
118NW23 11.6
138NW26 11.5
129NW16 11.4
119W18 11.3
148SW26 11.2
149W22 11.2
118WNW24 11.3
107W24 11.4
179W30 11.4
1810NW27 11.3

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