Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for Aug 2016 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
0 — 18.4 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
W, 19 mph
0 — 40 mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for Sevenstones. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
Sorry, there is no wave data for Mon, Aug 1, 2016
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 | WSW | 22 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | WSW | 26 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | WSW | 24 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | WNW | 21 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | WSW | 15 | - | |
| 2 | 7 | SW | 15 | - | |
| 6 | 9 | W | 19 | - | |
| 8 | 9 | NW | 22 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | N | 20 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | NNW | 19 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | WNW | 21 | - | |
| 2 | 6 | W | 16 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | WNW | 12 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | NE | 11 | - | |
| 2 | 6 | ESE | 23 | - | |
| 2 | 6 | ESE | 28 | - | |
| 5 | 9 | ESE | 17 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 17 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | SSW | 30 | - | |
| 15 | 9 | W | 35 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | WSW | 25 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | SSW | 21 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | ENE | 12 | - | |
| 5 | 9 | N | 17 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | NNW | 14 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | W | 8 | - | |
| 2 | 7 | SE | 14 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 19 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | W | 13 | - | |
| 2 | 7 | S | 11 | - | |
| 7 | 9 | W | 16 | - |