K7 wave buoy daily averages for May 2021 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
3 — 11.5 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
6 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
NE, 17 mph
2 — 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 7 | NNE | 11 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | NNE | 12 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | NNE | 10 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | NNE | 26 | - | |
| 11 | 7 | N | 30 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | N | 19 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | N | 14 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | ENE | 17 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | ENE | 29 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | ENE | 23 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | NE | 21 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | NE | 24 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | NE | 20 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | NE | 19 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | NNE | 16 | - | |
| 8 | 9 | SSE | 7 | - | |
| 8 | 9 | ENE | 8 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | N | 20 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | N | 17 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | NE | 15 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | NNE | 19 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | NW | 10 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | SSE | 12 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | ENE | 20 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | NE | 13 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | NNE | 22 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | ENE | 15 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | ESE | 12 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | SSE | 12 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | SSE | 15 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | SE | 17 | - |