K7 wave buoy daily averages for Apr 2021 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
8 ft
2.6 — 20.3 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
WNW, 18 mph
1 — 40 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | NW | 18 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | NNW | 17 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | W | 25 | - | |
| 15 | 8 | WNW | 35 | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 17 | 11 | W | 16 | - | |
| 14 | 9 | W | 29 | - | |
| 16 | 9 | NNW | 25 | - | |
| 13 | 9 | NNW | 20 | - | |
| 9 | 9 | NNW | 11 | - | |
| 9 | 10 | NNE | 13 | - | |
| 7 | 9 | WNW | 12 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | W | 11 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | S | 18 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | S | 22 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | S | 19 | - | |
| 11 | 9 | SSW | 20 | - | |
| 10 | 9 | SSW | 20 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | WNW | 22 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | WNW | 15 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | WNW | 12 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | WSW | 6 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | WNW | 7 | - | |
| 4 | 9 | S | 13 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | ESE | 19 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | NE | 16 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | NNE | 15 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | NNE | 20 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | N | 14 | - |