Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for Jun 2010 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
4 ft
1.3 — 7.2 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
0 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
W, 13 mph
1 — 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 10 | WNW | 17 | - | |
| 7 | 10 | ESE | 7 | - | |
| 4 | 9 | ESE | 17 | - | |
| 2 | 8 | SW | 8 | - | |
| 4 | 10 | WNW | 8 | - | |
| 4 | 9 | WSW | 12 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | S | 17 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | SSW | 9 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | ENE | 9 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | NNE | 24 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | N | 18 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | NNE | 18 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | WNW | 16 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | N | 24 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | NNE | 17 | - | |
| 2 | 7 | N | 15 | - | |
| 3 | 8 | NNE | 14 | - | |
| 3 | 8 | N | 15 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | NNE | 15 | - | |
| 4 | 9 | NNE | 13 | - | |
| 4 | 10 | W | 5 | - | |
| 3 | 9 | SSW | 7 | - | |
| 4 | 9 | SW | 8 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | WSW | 7 | - | |
| 3 | 8 | S | 5 | - | |
| 3 | 8 | SSW | 7 | - | |
| 7 | 9 | WSW | 9 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | SSW | 12 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | WSW | 11 | - | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 12 | - |