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.
| 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 |