Sevenstones wave buoy monthly averages for 2016 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
6 ft
0 — 44.6 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
0 — 18 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
WNW, 20 mph
0 — 61 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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 9 | SSW | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | N | 25 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | ESE | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | WSW | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | W | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | NNW | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | NNW | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 9 | NNW | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 9 | W | 26 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 9 | WSW | 28 | 0.0 |