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K7 wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2021 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

10 ft
3.3 — 20 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
6 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

- °C
- — - °C

Average Wind

NNW, 20 mph
2 — 38 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.

K7 wave buoy daily averages Jan 2021 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
8 7 N 23 -
6 7 N 20 -
4 7 E 10 -
5 8 WSW 9 -
6 8 W 13 -
8 7 WSW 22 -
10 7 N 25 -
11 8 WNW 21 -
16 8 W 30 -
17 10 NW 20 -
13 9 NNW 23 -
11 8 N 22 -
9 8 ENE 18 -
10 7 SE 24 -
11 10 SSE 18 -
15 8 S 26 -
17 10 W 24 -
14 9 W 24 -
8 8 WNW 10 -
8 8 ENE 21 -
16 8 NNE 34 -
18 9 NNW 28 -
12 9 WNW 16 -
10 9 NNW 18 -
11 9 NNE 19 -
8 9 NNE 8 -
8 9 NNE 13 -
9 10 NE 14 -
10 8 NNE 22 -
8 8 NNW 18 -
9 9 N 20 -

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