Sevenstones wave buoy monthly averages for 2012 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
6 ft
0.7 — 28.2 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
4 — 18 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
-29 — 49.9 °C
Average Wind
W, 20 mph
0 — 209 mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for Sevenstones. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
Sorry, there is no wave data for Jan 2012
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 9 | W | 25 | 11.0 | |
| 6 | 9 | WNW | 18 | 10.1 | |
| 6 | 9 | NE | 18 | 10.2 | |
| 7 | 8 | NNW | 23 | 10.4 | |
| 3 | 7 | E | 17 | 11.6 | |
| 5 | 7 | SW | 20 | 13.4 | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 17 | 15.2 | |
| 5 | 7 | SW | 17 | 16.1 | |
| 5 | 7 | WNW | 15 | 15.5 | |
| 6 | 8 | W | 18 | - | |
| 8 | 9 | W | 23 | - | |
| 9 | 9 | W | 23 | - |