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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

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

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