K7 wave buoy daily averages for Aug 2019 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
2.3 — 11.5 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
5 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
SW, 15 mph
1 — 33 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 8 | NNW | 8 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | N | 9 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | NE | 9 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | E | 10 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | E | 15 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | ENE | 16 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | NNE | 23 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | NNE | 17 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | ENE | 21 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | NNE | 28 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | NNW | 20 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | WSW | 10 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | SW | 10 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | SW | 12 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | NW | 20 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | SSE | 18 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | S | 13 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | SSW | 13 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | WNW | 15 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | WNW | 16 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | S | 17 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | S | 19 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | SW | 15 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | SSW | 18 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | SSW | 7 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | SSW | 17 | - | |
| 10 | 10 | ESE | 6 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | SW | 12 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | S | 19 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | WSW | 21 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | W | 10 | - |