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

Average Wave Height

8ft
1.6 — 21ft

Average Wave period

8secs
5 — 13secs

Average Water temperature

12°C
10.8 — 12.2°C

Average Wind

W, 26mph
3 — 56mph

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 Dec 2017last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
67N28 12.0
36NNW20 12.0
36NNW19 12.1
26NW13 12.1
28SW14 12.1
67SSW31 12.1
108WNW35 12.1
87NW30 11.7
47SSW19 11.6
128WNW36 11.7
139N37 11.5
1010WNW25 11.5
118WNW36 11.6
1910WNW40 11.4
149NNW35 11.4
78NW24 11.4
47WSW23 11.5
59ESE13 11.5
510SW15 11.4
811WSW16 11.4
610WSW20 11.5
68NW17 11.5
48WSW13 11.4
69SW23 11.4
108WSW33 11.3
108W31 11.0
159NNW36 10.9
810W18 11.0
129WSW33 11.1
1510WSW34 11.3
1710WSW37 11.2

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