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

Average Wave Height

6ft
1 — 13.5ft

Average Wave period

8secs
5 — 12secs

Average Water temperature

13°C
12 — 13.7°C

Average Wind

WNW, 22mph
3 — 46mph

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 Nov 2017last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
26SSE11 13.5
17E10 13.5
26ESE14 13.6
46NW26 13.5
98NW28 13.3
58SW20 13.3
109WNW28 13.3
910NNW19 13.1
79NW21 13.2
88WNW28 13.2
108WNW34 13.1
98NNW32 13.0
69NW15 13.0
48WSW19 13.0
611SW14 13.1
59WNW17 13.0
49NE13 12.8
49W16 12.8
37W15 12.9
57SW22 12.9
68SW26 13.0
108SSW34 12.9
109W27 12.7
58NW15 12.5
77NW28 12.4
47WNW22 12.3
77WNW30 12.4
77NNW28 12.2
67N28 12.1
77N32 12.1

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