Sevenstones wave buoy monthly averages for 2010 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
4 ft
1 — 8.5 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
0 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
9 — 33 °C
Average Wind
NNW, 16 mph
0 — 95 mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for Sevenstones. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
About Sevenstones wave buoy
Sevenstones (WMO 62107) is an offshore station off Land’s End in the Western Approaches (50.0633°N, 6.0733°W). The site is historically important for navigation and is now used to observe Atlantic swell and storms before they reach the south-west of England. It reports directional wave parameters and marine weather (wind/pressure/temperature) for forecasting and maritime safety.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 5 | 8 | SE | 19 | - | |
| 3 | 8 | E | 15 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | N | 15 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | WNW | 13 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | WSW | 15 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 14 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | SW | 15 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | NNE | 18 | 13.7 | |
| 5 | 8 | NNW | 20 | 11.9 | |
| 4 | 7 | NE | 18 | 10.1 |