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Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2012 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

5 ft
1.6 — 11.8 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
5 — 10 secs

Average Water temperature

16 °C
14.3 — 16.7 °C

Average Wind

WNW, 15 mph
2 — 103 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.

Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages Sep 2012 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
3 6 W 13 15.1
6 8 W 13 14.9
4 8 W 5 15.4
3 7 NW 9 15.5
4 8 NNE 17 14.8
3 8 ESE 9 15.2
2 8 NE 3 15.8
2 8 ESE 12 15.7
3 8 SSW 18 16.4
7 8 WSW 19 16.3
5 7 NW 19 -
4 7 WNW 17 -
4 7 WNW 14 -
6 8 WNW 21 -
6 9 W 10 -
5 8 WSW 12 -
5 8 W 14 -
7 8 NW 20 -
5 8 NW 10 -
3 7 SSW 13 -
3 7 ENE 12 -
3 7 ENE 19 -
5 6 E 24 -
7 7 WNW 27 -
6 8 WNW 18 -
9 8 NNW 27 -
5 7 NW 17 -
4 6 W 16 -
5 7 NW 15 -
5 7 SW 20 -

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