K7 wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2019 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
12 ft
5.6 — 23.6 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
6 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
1 °C
0 — 9.5 °C
Average Wind
SSW, 21 mph
3 — 39 mph
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 9 | ENE | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 11 | NNW | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 13 | 10 | SW | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 10 | SSW | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 9 | SW | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 9 | SSW | 28 | 0.0 | |
| 15 | 11 | S | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 8 | SW | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 8 | SSW | 26 | 0.0 | |
| 13 | 9 | N | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 9 | SW | 26 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 8 | S | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | ESE | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 15 | 9 | SW | 28 | 0.0 | |
| 17 | 10 | SW | 26 | 0.0 | |
| 16 | 9 | SSW | 29 | 0.0 | |
| 15 | 8 | WSW | 32 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 8 | W | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 13 | 8 | NNE | 24 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 9 | ENE | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 9 | SE | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 10 | SW | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 16 | 10 | SW | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | E | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | NNW | 14 | 8.7 | |
| 8 | 8 | SSE | 15 | 8.4 | |
| 8 | 8 | NNW | 16 | 9.1 | |
| 10 | 8 | N | 24 | 8.5 |