Sevenstones wave buoy monthly averages for 2015 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
6 ft
0 — 12.8 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
0 — 18 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
9.1 — 26.6 °C
Average Wind
WNW, 20 mph
0 — 83 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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 9 | W | 23 | 10.9 | |
| 7 | 9 | NNW | 22 | 9.5 | |
| 7 | 9 | NW | 22 | 9.5 | |
| 5 | 8 | ENE | 18 | 9.9 | |
| 5 | 8 | W | 17 | 11.2 | |
| 4 | 7 | WNW | 13 | 13.5 | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 12 | 16.3 | |
| 4 | 7 | WSW | 17 | 16.2 | |
| 4 | 7 | N | 19 | 14.6 | |
| 5 | 8 | E | 18 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | WSW | 24 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | SSW | 29 | - |