Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for Apr 2013 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
1.6 — 17.4 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
6 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
10 °C
8.6 — 9.9 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 21 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 8 | NNE | 20 | 9.9 | |
| 5 | 7 | NNW | 19 | 9.8 | |
| 4 | 7 | WNW | 15 | 9.8 | |
| 7 | 7 | N | 25 | 9.7 | |
| 6 | 7 | NNW | 25 | 9.8 | |
| 5 | 10 | W | 11 | 10.0 | |
| 6 | 9 | SSW | 11 | 9.9 | |
| 6 | 9 | W | 12 | 10.0 | |
| 7 | 10 | W | 18 | 9.9 | |
| 6 | 10 | WSW | 16 | 10.0 | |
| 3 | 8 | SW | 4 | 10.4 | |
| 7 | 9 | NNW | 15 | 9.9 | |
| 12 | 9 | W | 29 | 9.7 | |
| 9 | 9 | SSW | 31 | 9.8 | |
| 11 | 10 | SSW | 18 | 9.8 | |
| 13 | 10 | SSW | 25 | 9.7 | |
| 13 | 9 | SSW | 32 | 9.5 | |
| 7 | 8 | S | 26 | 9.5 | |
| 7 | 8 | W | 19 | 9.5 | |
| 8 | 9 | SSW | 17 | 9.4 | |
| 9 | 10 | SE | 14 | 9.2 | |
| 7 | 8 | E | 18 | 9.2 | |
| 7 | 8 | ESE | 23 | 9.1 | |
| 6 | 7 | SE | 31 | 8.9 | |
| 3 | 7 | ENE | 8 | 9.2 | |
| 6 | 7 | NNE | 27 | 9.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | NNE | 29 | 9.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | ENE | 21 | 9.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | E | 24 | 9.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | E | 32 | 9.0 |