K7 wave buoy monthly averages for 2019last observation shownData available: to
Average Wave Height
9ft
0 — 37.4ft
Average Wave period
8secs
5 — 14secs
Average Water temperature
9°C
4.2 — 10.5°C
Average Wind
WSW, 18mph
0 — 64mph
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 Jan 2019
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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 9 | WNW | 21 | 9.3 | |
| 12 | 9 | SW | 21 | 8.7 | |
| 14 | 9 | W | 21 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | SE | 21 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | N | 16 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | WSW | 15 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | SSE | 13 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | SW | 15 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | SW | 19 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | NNE | 19 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | ENE | 19 | - | |
| 12 | 9 | WSW | 21 | - |