K7 wave buoy monthly averages for 2020 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
9 ft
0 — 18.7 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
0 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
SW, 19 mph
1 — 46 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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 9 | SW | 24 | - | |
| 13 | 9 | WSW | 22 | - | |
| 11 | 9 | W | 20 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | SE | 18 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | WNW | 17 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | E | 15 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | W | 15 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | S | 13 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | WSW | 19 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | ENE | 17 | - | |
| 12 | 9 | SW | 20 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | SE | 22 | - |