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

Average Wave Height

4ft
1.3 — 10.8ft

Average Wave period

7secs
6 — 10secs

Average Water temperature

18°C
14.7 — 19.4°C

Average Wind

W, 16mph
3 — 33mph

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 Aug 2018last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
-9SSW18 18.0
-8SSW13 17.9
37N9 18.5
26N11 18.2
27N9 17.7
27NNW10 18.3
27NW15 18.0
58W16 17.2
47WNW17 17.1
47W20 17.2
47S23 16.9
57SW15 17.0
68WNW15 17.0
57W16 16.9
57SW20 17.3
67WNW22 17.8
78WNW19 16.7
58WSW18 17.6
68W19 17.8
59W15 18.0
37W10 18.2
27SW13 18.5
36WNW23 18.1
67WNW26 17.2
47NNW14 16.8
46WSW26 16.9
-8WNW21 17.3
58SSW10 17.2
47NW20 17.0
59W8 17.1
37SE20 17.2

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