Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for Apr 2015 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
1.6 — 13.8 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
10 °C
9.2 — 11.3 °C
Average Wind
ENE, 19 mph
0 — 38 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 | NW | 9 | 10.5 | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 21 | 10.2 | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 20 | 10.2 | |
| 2 | 6 | NW | 19 | 10.2 | |
| 4 | 7 | NNE | 25 | 10.3 | |
| 3 | 8 | SSW | 11 | 10.3 | |
| 3 | 9 | SSW | 15 | 10.2 | |
| 5 | 9 | ESE | 23 | 10.1 | |
| 4 | 7 | E | 24 | 10.2 | |
| 4 | 8 | ENE | 16 | 10.2 | |
| 5 | 11 | ENE | 14 | 10.0 | |
| 6 | 9 | ENE | 16 | 9.9 | |
| 6 | 7 | E | 30 | 9.8 | |
| 4 | 8 | E | 16 | 9.9 | |
| 4 | 9 | ENE | 16 | 9.8 | |
| 6 | 10 | NNE | 19 | 9.8 | |
| 5 | 10 | ENE | 7 | 9.9 | |
| 6 | 9 | S | 13 | 9.6 | |
| 7 | 9 | SSW | 22 | 9.6 | |
| 6 | 8 | W | 21 | 9.7 | |
| 4 | 9 | S | 19 | 9.7 | |
| 6 | 11 | ESE | 18 | 9.7 | |
| 4 | 9 | E | 20 | 9.6 | |
| 4 | 8 | E | 19 | 9.5 | |
| 3 | 8 | NE | 13 | 9.6 | |
| 3 | 8 | E | 11 | 9.6 | |
| 6 | 8 | NNE | 22 | 9.4 | |
| 6 | 7 | NW | 28 | 9.5 | |
| 7 | 9 | W | 22 | 9.5 | |
| 10 | 9 | WNW | 26 | 9.4 |