Sevenstones wave buoy monthly averages for 2014 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
7 ft
0 — 34.8 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
0 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
9 — 20.8 °C
Average Wind
W, 20 mph
0 — 66 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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | WNW | 26 | 12.1 | |
| 8 | 9 | WSW | 22 | 13.3 | |
| 7 | 8 | SW | 21 | 14.8 | |
| 4 | 8 | ENE | 15 | 16.5 | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 18 | 16.6 | |
| 3 | 7 | WNW | 14 | 17.5 | |
| 3 | 7 | NNE | 16 | 14.9 | |
| 5 | 8 | WNW | 17 | 12.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | SSW | 17 | 10.4 | |
| 8 | 9 | WNW | 18 | 9.4 | |
| 15 | 10 | WSW | 30 | 9.4 | |
| 12 | 10 | WSW | 24 | 10.3 |