K7 wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2019 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
12 ft
5.6 — 18 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
6 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
9 °C
5.6 — 9.5 °C
Average Wind
SSW, 21 mph
3 — 39 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8 | N | 24 | 8.5 | |
| 8 | 8 | NNW | 16 | 9.1 | |
| 8 | 8 | SSE | 15 | 8.4 | |
| 9 | 8 | NNW | 14 | 8.7 | |
| 9 | 8 | E | 18 | - | |
| 14 | 9 | SW | 24 | - | |
| 13 | 10 | SW | 15 | - | |
| 11 | 9 | SE | 22 | - | |
| 11 | 9 | ENE | 16 | - | |
| 13 | 8 | NNE | 24 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | W | 19 | - | |
| 14 | 8 | SW | 31 | - | |
| 16 | 9 | SSW | 29 | - | |
| 16 | 10 | SW | 26 | - | |
| 15 | 9 | SW | 27 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | ESE | 16 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | S | 23 | - | |
| 14 | 9 | SW | 26 | - | |
| 13 | 9 | N | 19 | - | |
| 14 | 8 | SSW | 26 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | SW | 19 | - | |
| 14 | 10 | S | 21 | - | |
| 14 | 9 | SSW | 28 | - | |
| 12 | 9 | SW | 21 | - | |
| 12 | 10 | SSW | 17 | - | |
| 13 | 10 | SW | 21 | - | |
| 14 | 11 | NNW | 11 | - | |
| 8 | 9 | ENE | 10 | - |