K7 wave buoy daily averages for May 2021 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
3 — 17.1 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
6 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
NE, 17 mph
2 — 34 mph
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | SE | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | SSE | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 9 | SSE | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | ESE | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | ENE | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | NNE | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | NE | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | ENE | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | SSE | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | NW | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | NNE | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 8 | NE | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | N | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 8 | N | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 9 | ENE | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 9 | SSE | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | NNE | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | NE | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | NE | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | NE | 24 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | NE | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | ENE | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 7 | ENE | 29 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | ENE | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | N | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 8 | N | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 13 | 8 | N | 30 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | NNE | 26 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | NNE | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 8 | NNE | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | NNE | 11 | 0.0 |