K7 wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2023 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
- ft
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Average Wave period
- secs
- — - secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
10.5 — 14.3 °C
Average Wind
SSW, 19 mph
2 — 47 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | E | 13 | 13.0 | |
| - | - | SSW | 20 | 13.0 | |
| - | - | WSW | 16 | 12.2 | |
| - | - | W | 18 | 12.2 | |
| - | - | NW | 9 | 13.7 | |
| - | - | SSE | 18 | 12.9 | |
| - | - | S | 15 | 13.5 | |
| - | - | SSW | 18 | 14.0 | |
| - | - | SW | 17 | 12.8 | |
| - | - | SSW | 12 | 12.7 | |
| - | - | W | 15 | 12.6 | |
| - | - | NNW | 18 | 12.5 | |
| - | - | SE | 16 | 12.5 | |
| - | - | S | 40 | 12.3 | |
| - | - | NW | 20 | 11.9 | |
| - | - | WNW | 11 | 12.1 | |
| - | - | S | 21 | 12.3 | |
| - | - | SE | 19 | 12.5 | |
| - | - | SSW | 17 | 12.3 | |
| - | - | E | 22 | 12.8 | |
| - | - | NE | 12 | 12.5 | |
| - | - | NNW | 29 | 12.5 | |
| - | - | NNW | 17 | 12.3 | |
| - | - | SSE | 21 | 11.2 | |
| - | - | SSW | 30 | 10.9 | |
| - | - | S | 22 | 11.5 | |
| - | - | S | 17 | 11.4 | |
| - | - | S | 21 | 11.4 | |
| - | - | SW | 24 | 11.2 | |
| - | - | WNW | 17 | 11.1 |