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Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2014 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

12 ft
4.3 — 29.9 ft

Average Wave period

10 secs
7 — 13 secs

Average Water temperature

10 °C
9.8 — 11 °C

Average Wind

WSW, 24 mph
3 — 48 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 Jan 2014 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
17 11 SW 33 10.9
12 9 SW 28 10.8
20 11 WSW 39 10.7
17 11 WSW 24 10.6
14 10 SSW 29 10.6
22 11 SW 37 10.7
18 11 SW 29 10.7
11 10 SSW 21 10.7
8 8 W 20 10.6
5 8 SW 19 10.5
7 10 ENE 16 10.5
8 8 S 28 10.5
12 10 WSW 23 10.3
11 10 WSW 18 10.3
11 10 SW 23 10.5
14 10 SW 25 10.3
11 10 WSW 19 10.3
10 11 NNW 13 10.2
8 9 W 16 10.1
8 9 NW 15 10.1
7 8 SSW 21 10.2
13 11 WNW 23 10.2
10 9 WNW 23 10.2
10 9 WNW 25 10.3
12 10 WNW 25 10.3
18 11 WSW 34 10.1
22 11 WNW 39 9.9
15 10 WNW 29 9.9
11 9 N 28 9.8
8 9 E 8 9.8
9 9 SSW 27 9.8

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