Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for May 2010 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
3 ft
1 — 5.6 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
0 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
N, 15 mph
2 — 35 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 7 | W | 14 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | NNW | 22 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | N | 22 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | N | 19 | - | |
| 3 | 8 | N | 14 | - | |
| 2 | 7 | NE | 10 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | NE | 14 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | NE | 23 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | NE | 22 | - | |
| 2 | 6 | NNE | 17 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | NNE | 22 | - | |
| 2 | 6 | N | 11 | - | |
| 2 | 7 | WSW | 11 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | NNW | 19 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | WNW | 15 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | W | 17 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | WSW | 8 | - | |
| 4 | 10 | SSW | 9 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | SW | 12 | - | |
| 5 | 9 | WNW | 5 | - | |
| 4 | 10 | E | 11 | - | |
| 4 | 10 | E | 14 | - | |
| 2 | 8 | E | 14 | - | |
| 1 | 8 | NNE | 11 | - | |
| 2 | 6 | NNE | 17 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | NE | 11 | - | |
| 5 | 9 | NNW | 15 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | SW | 13 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | SW | 24 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | W | 14 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | SE | 15 | - |