K7 wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2019 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
8 ft
4.6 — 14.1 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
6 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
SW, 19 mph
2 — 38 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 8 | WNW | 21 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | W | 12 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | S | 12 | - | |
| 11 | 7 | NW | 24 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | W | 15 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | NNW | 20 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | WNW | 12 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | S | 21 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | S | 16 | - | |
| 8 | 9 | SW | 20 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | WSW | 24 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | W | 21 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | W | 25 | - | |
| 12 | 9 | SSW | 25 | - | |
| 14 | 9 | W | 22 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | WNW | 26 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | NNW | 16 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | E | 8 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | WSW | 18 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | SSW | 14 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | SE | 17 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | SE | 22 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | SE | 22 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | ESE | 21 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | ESE | 23 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | ESE | 26 | - | |
| 8 | 9 | ESE | 8 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | ENE | 10 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | NNE | 19 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | N | 20 | - |