Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for Mar 2012 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
2 — 14.1 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
5 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
10 °C
10 — 20 °C
Average Wind
NNE, 18 mph
2 — 40 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | N | 22 | 10.2 | |
| 2 | 7 | N | 23 | 10.4 | |
| 3 | 9 | N | 15 | 10.5 | |
| 3 | 10 | NE | 12 | 10.6 | |
| 6 | 10 | E | 22 | 10.2 | |
| 5 | 8 | E | 24 | 10.2 | |
| 5 | 9 | E | 23 | 10.2 | |
| 5 | 8 | ESE | 25 | 10.1 | |
| 4 | 8 | SE | 20 | 10.5 | |
| 5 | 8 | SE | 21 | 10.1 | |
| 7 | 9 | E | 12 | 10.1 | |
| 5 | 9 | WSW | 10 | 10.1 | |
| 5 | 8 | WNW | 14 | 10.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | NNW | 20 | 9.9 | |
| 7 | 9 | WSW | 18 | 10.0 | |
| 6 | 10 | SSW | 19 | 10.0 | |
| 5 | 11 | W | 10 | 9.9 | |
| 5 | 9 | ESE | 22 | 9.9 | |
| 3 | 9 | E | 14 | 9.9 | |
| 3 | 10 | ENE | 11 | 10.0 | |
| 5 | 10 | N | 11 | 10.0 | |
| 7 | 10 | WNW | 9 | 10.1 | |
| 8 | 10 | WSW | 18 | 11.6 | |
| 12 | 11 | W | 18 | 9.9 | |
| 7 | 7 | W | 30 | 10.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | SW | 18 | 9.9 | |
| 7 | 9 | NNW | 22 | 9.9 | |
| 9 | 9 | NNW | 28 | 10.0 | |
| 10 | 10 | SW | 24 | 10.2 | |
| 5 | 10 | SE | 19 | 10.1 | |
| 6 | 10 | S | 7 | 10.2 |