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

Average Wave Height

4 ft
1.3 — 13.8 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
5 — 10 secs

Average Water temperature

17 °C
14.3 — 19.5 °C

Average Wind

W, 18 mph
2 — 45 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.

Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages Aug 2014 last observation shown Aug 2014
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
4 8 W 12 15.9
6 8 WNW 20 16.0
10 9 W 25 15.7
6 7 SW 19 15.5
5 7 SSE 20 15.7
9 9 N 16 16.2
5 7 SW 20 15.5
3 6 S 20 15.3
2 6 NW 12 15.6
3 6 NW 17 15.7
2 6 W 17 15.7
2 6 NNE 7 15.5
3 6 NNW 16 15.7
4 6 NNW 21 16.3
4 6 WNW 21 16.8
2 6 WNW 16 16.3
4 6 NNW 20 15.7
5 6 WNW 22 15.8
7 7 WNW 24 16.3
8 8 W 24 17.1
7 7 W 24 17.5
7 7 W 31 17.3
5 7 SW 20 18.1
3 7 SW 13 18.1
3 6 NNE 8 18.5
3 6 W 12 18.3
3 6 SSW 15 18.3
2 6 SSW 13 18.3
3 6 W 15 18.1
3 6 WNW 20 17.5
3 6 SW 12 17.5

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