K7 wave buoy daily averages for May 2019 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
2.3 — 13.5 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
6 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
N, 16 mph
1 — 30 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 8 | NNE | 12 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | N | 23 | - | |
| 13 | 8 | N | 29 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | NNW | 23 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | NNW | 28 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | N | 20 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | N | 14 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | NNE | 12 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | N | 16 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | NNE | 8 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | N | 11 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | W | 12 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | S | 16 | - | |
| 7 | 9 | SSW | 10 | - | |
| 6 | 9 | SE | 12 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | SE | 20 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | ESE | 15 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | ENE | 14 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | ESE | 8 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | SE | 3 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | NNE | 6 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | N | 22 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | NNW | 23 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | NNW | 15 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | N | 14 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | NE | 16 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | N | 16 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | NW | 20 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | WNW | 13 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | NW | 15 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | E | 17 | - |