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K7 wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2019last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

13ft
5.2 — 35.4ft

Average Wave period

9secs
6 — 14secs

Average Water temperature

9°C
4.2 — 10.5°C

Average Wind

WNW, 21mph
3 — 48mph

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 Jan 2019last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
2210NNW25 10.4
1210W13 10.2
77SW21 10.0
108W22 9.9
98WSW19 10.0
109WNW16 9.6
-9W37 9.7
-9N25 9.2
98W15 8.9
97W25 8.5
129W21 9.2
179WNW27 9.1
189N27 9.2
1710WNW20 9.2
159WNW23 9.6
159N26 9.7
189NNW21 9.9
99S12 9.8
1010SE16 9.4
108W22 9.6
1810SSW27 9.4
2012NW13 9.0
1410WNW15 8.7
88WSW14 8.6
118WNW26 8.8
138N28 8.6
179N31 8.9
98NW17 8.8
1410SSW16 9.0
1210ENE15 8.5
88NNE22 8.1

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