K7 wave buoy monthly averages for 2021 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
8 ft
2 — 15.4 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
NW, 17 mph
1 — 41 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 8 | NNW | 19 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | SE | 23 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | W | 19 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | WNW | 17 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | NE | 17 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | SW | 16 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | NNE | 9 | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - |