K7 wave buoy daily averages for May 2020 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
2.6 — 14.8 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
5 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
W, 17 mph
1 — 37 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | NE | 21 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | N | 15 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | NNW | 11 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | NW | 11 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | W | 20 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | WNW | 16 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | W | 14 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | WNW | 12 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | N | 17 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | N | 24 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | NW | 18 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | N | 21 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | WNW | 19 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | WNW | 19 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | NW | 16 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | NW | 27 | - | |
| 10 | 9 | N | 15 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | ESE | 19 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | SE | 9 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | SSE | 12 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | WSW | 8 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | SE | 21 | - | |
| 13 | 9 | WSW | 25 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | W | 18 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | SSW | 25 | - | |
| 13 | 9 | WSW | 22 | - | |
| 11 | 9 | WSW | 14 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | S | 9 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | SSE | 16 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | SSE | 17 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | SSE | 19 | - |