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Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for May 2016 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

4 ft
0 — 10.8 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
5 — 12 secs

Average Water temperature

- °C
- — - °C

Average Wind

NNW, 15 mph
2 — 34 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 May 2016 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
2 6 SW 19 -
6 7 W 24 -
8 10 W 13 -
6 9 SSE 14 -
9 11 NNE 12 -
6 9 N 17 -
3 7 ESE 13 -
2 6 ESE 20 -
3 7 E 21 -
2 7 NNE 8 -
1 7 NNW 10 -
2 7 NNW 8 -
2 6 NNE 12 -
2 6 SE 13 -
1 7 WSW 5 -
1 8 WSW 10 -
4 8 SW 18 -
7 8 WNW 26 -
7 8 WSW 20 -
5 8 SW 20 -
6 7 SSW 19 -
5 8 WNW 18 -
5 8 N 15 -
3 8 E 18 -
4 7 ENE 18 -
3 7 ENE 14 -
2 7 SSE 6 -
1 8 NE 11 -
1 7 N 11 -
2 7 N 16 -
2 6 NNW 20 -

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