Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for May 2014 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
0.7 — 18 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
10.9 — 14.1 °C
Average Wind
WNW, 17 mph
2 — 41 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | N | 15 | 12.4 | |
| 3 | 7 | NNW | 17 | 12.7 | |
| 2 | 7 | NNW | 11 | 13.1 | |
| 1 | 7 | SSW | 6 | 12.9 | |
| 2 | 6 | W | 8 | 12.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | WNW | 9 | 12.3 | |
| 5 | 7 | WNW | 21 | 12.4 | |
| 5 | 7 | N | 24 | 12.2 | |
| 3 | 6 | NNE | 18 | 12.4 | |
| 3 | 8 | ENE | 15 | 12.9 | |
| 5 | 9 | SSE | 11 | 12.6 | |
| 5 | 9 | ENE | 7 | 12.7 | |
| 3 | 8 | SSW | 10 | 12.9 | |
| 3 | 9 | SE | 7 | 12.7 | |
| 4 | 10 | ENE | 8 | 12.4 | |
| 5 | 10 | NE | 9 | 12.2 | |
| 3 | 7 | NNW | 12 | 11.8 | |
| 6 | 8 | NW | 22 | 11.5 | |
| 7 | 8 | WNW | 26 | 11.5 | |
| 11 | 9 | WNW | 31 | 11.5 | |
| 12 | 9 | W | 36 | 11.6 | |
| 7 | 8 | WSW | 24 | 11.6 | |
| 8 | 8 | WSW | 27 | 11.4 | |
| 9 | 9 | W | 24 | 11.4 | |
| 7 | 9 | WSW | 20 | 11.3 | |
| 6 | 8 | S | 22 | 11.2 | |
| 4 | 9 | SSE | 16 | 11.4 | |
| 3 | 7 | SSE | 13 | 11.2 | |
| 4 | 7 | NE | 8 | 11.2 | |
| 4 | 7 | WNW | 20 | 11.0 |