Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for Apr 2010 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
4 ft
1.3 — 9.2 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
ENE, 16 mph
0 — 38 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | SW | 23 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | SW | 29 | - | |
| 9 | 9 | NNW | 25 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | W | 20 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | SSW | 26 | - | |
| 9 | 9 | WNW | 12 | - | |
| 7 | 9 | NNW | 19 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | NNE | 7 | - | |
| 3 | 8 | ESE | 12 | - | |
| 2 | 8 | E | 13 | - | |
| 2 | 7 | ENE | 9 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | NE | 19 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | NE | 17 | - | |
| 2 | 6 | NE | 17 | - | |
| 2 | 6 | NE | 17 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | E | 16 | - | |
| 2 | 6 | E | 13 | - | |
| 2 | 8 | NNE | 9 | - | |
| 2 | 8 | N | 11 | - | |
| 2 | 8 | NW | 7 | - | |
| 2 | 6 | ENE | 18 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | E | 18 | - | |
| 2 | 7 | ESE | 17 | - | |
| 2 | 7 | SSE | 18 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | SW | 16 | - | |
| 4 | 9 | SW | 8 | - | |
| 4 | 9 | SSE | 13 | - | |
| 5 | 9 | S | 14 | - | |
| 5 | 9 | WSW | 10 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | WSW | 17 | - |