Sevenstones wave buoy monthly averages for 2010 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
5 ft
1 — 38.1 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
0 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
4 °C
0 — 33 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 17 mph
0 — 95 mph
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 | 7 | NE | 19 | 10.1 | |
| 8 | 8 | WNW | 22 | 12.1 | |
| 6 | 8 | SSW | 19 | 13.6 | |
| 5 | 8 | SW | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | WSW | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 8 | WNW | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | N | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 8 | ESE | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | SE | 19 | 0.0 |