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Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2017last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

7ft
1.3 — 26.6ft

Average Wave period

8secs
5 — 12secs

Average Water temperature

14°C
13.4 — 15°C

Average Wind

WSW, 21mph
3 — 53mph

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 Oct 2017last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
78WSW24 14.8
1010WNW23 15.0
79NNW16 14.8
58W20 14.7
78NW24 14.7
58WNW12 14.6
58W24 14.7
48WSW8 14.5
37W12 14.7
37SW20 14.5
78WSW24 14.6
79SSW18 14.8
78SSW23 14.9
1011S17 14.9
69S18 14.8
149SSW39 14.2
99SSE16 14.1
48SSE19 14.1
88SSW35 14.0
108SW30 13.9
2010W46 13.8
109W29 13.6
88SW23 13.6
1211SW26 13.7
910S12 13.7
59S12 13.6
38NNE13 13.7
27NW14 13.6
36NNW21 13.7
27SE14 13.6
27S14 13.6

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