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

Average Wave Height

5ft
1.3 — 16.7ft

Average Wave period

9secs
5 — 13secs

Average Water temperature

12°C
10.2 — 14.4°C

Average Wind

N, 14mph
3 — 38mph

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 May 2018last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
56SW27 10.3
77WNW25 10.4
79W15 10.5
69W6 10.8
59NNE11 10.9
49NNE15 10.9
410N13 11.0
48W17 11.1
1011WSW20 11.1
1412W18 10.9
109SW22 10.9
910ESE12 10.9
810WNW11 11.3
58SW9 11.6
49NNW12 11.3
67NNE27 11.0
37ENE13 11.0
27E9 11.2
310ESE8 11.5
410SE14 11.5
48NNE12 11.6
58N21 11.4
49NNE10 12.1
510NNE9 12.5
49N14 12.5
37NNE18 13.0
37ESE16 13.0
39NNE12 13.2
39N12 13.2
39NE9 13.2
510E9 13.7

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