K7 wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2020 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
17 ft
9.5 — 27.6 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
7 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
SW, 28 mph
3 — 48 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 8 | SW | 35 | - | |
| 20 | 9 | WSW | 37 | - | |
| 21 | 10 | WNW | 34 | - | |
| 17 | 10 | SW | 20 | - | |
| 16 | 9 | SW | 26 | - | |
| 19 | 9 | SW | 33 | - | |
| 22 | 10 | SSW | 36 | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 19 | 12 | WSW | 17 | - | |
| 15 | 10 | SW | 26 | - | |
| 22 | 10 | WSW | 33 | - | |
| 23 | 10 | WSW | 33 | - | |
| 21 | 9 | S | 36 | - | |
| 27 | 10 | SW | 39 | - | |
| 20 | 9 | SW | 35 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | SW | 26 | - | |
| 18 | 8 | SW | 36 | - | |
| 18 | 9 | WNW | 32 | - | |
| 13 | 8 | WSW | 31 | - | |
| 20 | 10 | WSW | 32 | - | |
| 17 | 11 | W | 21 | - | |
| 11 | 9 | WSW | 18 | - | |
| 17 | 9 | W | 30 | - | |
| 18 | 10 | W | 26 | - | |
| 16 | 9 | SW | 30 | - | |
| 15 | 9 | SW | 28 | - | |
| 15 | 10 | S | 18 | - | |
| 12 | 10 | SSW | 14 | - | |
| 13 | 11 | SE | 7 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | SW | 20 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | W | 26 | - |