K7 wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2019 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
10 ft
2.6 — 18.4 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
NE, 19 mph
1 — 41 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 8 | N | 23 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | N | 21 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | E | 18 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | E | 20 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | SE | 27 | - | |
| 13 | 8 | SE | 30 | - | |
| 15 | 8 | SSE | 31 | - | |
| 16 | 10 | S | 23 | - | |
| 12 | 9 | SSW | 19 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | W | 24 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | N | 7 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | NNE | 12 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | ENE | 9 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | ESE | 9 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | ESE | 18 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | SE | 16 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | WSW | 4 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | NE | 9 | - | |
| 14 | 8 | NNE | 27 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | NNW | 18 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | WSW | 28 | - | |
| 16 | 10 | ENE | 20 | - | |
| 16 | 9 | SSW | 23 | - | |
| 13 | 8 | SW | 29 | - | |
| 17 | 8 | SW | 36 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | WNW | 21 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | N | 23 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | N | 18 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | NNW | 10 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 12 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | SW | 7 | - |