K7 wave buoy daily averages for Mar 2021 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
10 ft
4.9 — 18 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
6 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
W, 20 mph
3 — 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 10 | WSW | 21 | - | |
| 8 | 9 | SW | 10 | - | |
| 6 | 9 | N | 14 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | N | 14 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | W | 16 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | W | 19 | - | |
| 11 | 10 | SE | 16 | - | |
| 8 | 9 | SSE | 16 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | S | 24 | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 11 | 7 | WNW | 27 | - | |
| 11 | 9 | WNW | 17 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | NW | 18 | - | |
| 9 | 9 | WNW | 20 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | WNW | 23 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | W | 23 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | WSW | 26 | - | |
| 15 | 8 | SSW | 32 | - | |
| 14 | 8 | WSW | 23 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | SW | 24 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | WSW | 19 | - | |
| 12 | 9 | SSW | 20 | - | |
| 14 | 8 | SW | 31 | - | |
| 16 | 10 | WSW | 23 | - | |
| 10 | 9 | N | 10 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | N | 21 | - |