Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for Mar 2013 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
1.6 — 13.1 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
5 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
9 °C
8.5 — 9.9 °C
Average Wind
E, 21 mph
2 — 44 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 9 | SE | 31 | 9.0 | |
| 9 | 10 | E | 16 | 8.9 | |
| 8 | 7 | E | 33 | 8.9 | |
| 2 | 6 | E | 17 | 8.9 | |
| 3 | 6 | ENE | 15 | 9.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | ENE | 14 | 9.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | ENE | 17 | 9.1 | |
| 6 | 7 | E | 26 | 9.2 | |
| 8 | 9 | ESE | 24 | 9.4 | |
| 10 | 9 | SSE | 22 | 9.6 | |
| 7 | 7 | SE | 30 | 9.4 | |
| 3 | 7 | W | 9 | 9.4 | |
| 4 | 8 | NNE | 10 | 9.2 | |
| 5 | 8 | NW | 12 | 9.3 | |
| 6 | 8 | NW | 9 | 9.3 | |
| 8 | 8 | WSW | 19 | 9.1 | |
| 7 | 7 | WSW | 26 | 9.3 | |
| 3 | 6 | NNW | 14 | 9.2 | |
| 4 | 6 | N | 18 | 9.1 | |
| 8 | 7 | NE | 30 | 8.8 | |
| 11 | 8 | NE | 36 | 9.1 | |
| 9 | 8 | E | 34 | 9.5 | |
| 6 | 8 | SSE | 18 | 9.7 | |
| 5 | 8 | S | 17 | 9.8 | |
| 5 | 8 | SE | 18 | 9.7 | |
| 5 | 8 | ESE | 19 | 9.6 | |
| 3 | 6 | ESE | 24 | 9.5 | |
| 4 | 6 | ESE | 28 | 9.2 | |
| 3 | 6 | E | 20 | 9.1 | |
| 3 | 7 | ENE | 13 | 9.1 | |
| 4 | 7 | ENE | 19 | 9.2 |