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Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2018last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

12ft
3.3 — 29.5ft

Average Wave period

9secs
6 — 14secs

Average Water temperature

11°C
10.1 — 11.1°C

Average Wind

WSW, 29mph
6 — 59mph

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 Jan 2018last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
1710WNW33 11.0
129SW31 11.1
2312W37 11.0
1710WSW39 11.1
1310W23 10.8
1211NE23 10.7
97NE37 10.5
67E27 10.5
68S26 10.7
1010S23 10.7
1010NE17 10.6
89S27 10.5
129SE22 10.6
910S18 10.5
108W37 10.6
1810WNW43 10.4
2011WNW41 10.3
159WNW36 10.5
109WNW29 10.3
129WNW34 10.4
98W29 10.5
1110W21 10.5
109SW28 10.5
1610SW33 10.5
1611W30 10.3
1210NW24 10.3
78WSW25 10.4
910WSW23 10.5
99WNW24 10.4
79S21 10.3
108WNW36 10.3

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