Sevenstones wave buoy monthly averages for 2013 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
6 ft
0 — 11.8 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
0 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
8.5 — 19.2 °C
Average Wind
WNW, 18 mph
0 — 59 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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 9 | SW | 18 | 10.1 | |
| 6 | 8 | ENE | 21 | 9.6 | |
| 6 | 7 | E | 21 | 9.2 | |
| 7 | 8 | WNW | 20 | 9.5 | |
| 5 | 8 | NW | 18 | 10.6 | |
| 4 | 7 | NW | 16 | 12.6 | |
| 3 | 7 | NW | 13 | 16.5 | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 14 | 17.4 | |
| 5 | 8 | NNW | 17 | 15.3 | |
| 6 | 8 | SSW | 19 | 14.4 | |
| 7 | 9 | NNW | 19 | 12.7 | |
| 6 | 9 | SW | 19 | 11.8 |