K7 wave buoy daily averages for Jul 2020 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
1.6 — 10.2 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
5 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
W, 15 mph
1 — 32 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | N | 17 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | WNW | 19 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | E | 8 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | SSE | 13 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | NNW | 13 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | NW | 24 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | NNW | 16 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | W | 13 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 12 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | WNW | 15 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | W | 15 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | WSW | 17 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | SSW | 14 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | WNW | 12 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | SSW | 10 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | SW | 18 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | WSW | 20 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | SW | 23 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | W | 12 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | WNW | 13 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | W | 9 | - | |
| 2 | 6 | ESE | 9 | - | |
| 2 | 6 | ENE | 6 | - | |
| 2 | 6 | SSW | 11 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | ESE | 20 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | SSW | 9 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | SE | 16 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | NNW | 28 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | NW | 23 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | NE | 13 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | SE | 22 | - |