Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2018 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
1.3 — 15.1 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
6 — 15 secs
Average Water temperature
15 °C
13.9 — 17.6 °C
Average Wind
W, 18 mph
3 — 43 mph
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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8 | NNW | 19 | 14.3 | |
| 3 | 7 | ENE | 12 | 14.1 | |
| 5 | 8 | NNE | 23 | 14.3 | |
| 4 | 10 | ENE | 14 | 14.8 | |
| 5 | 12 | ESE | 9 | 14.8 | |
| 2 | 8 | SSE | 13 | 14.7 | |
| 3 | 7 | NE | 12 | 14.7 | |
| 6 | 7 | N | 26 | 14.7 | |
| 6 | 7 | WSW | 20 | 14.9 | |
| 9 | 8 | WNW | 29 | 14.8 | |
| 11 | 9 | SW | 30 | 14.8 | |
| 10 | 8 | SW | 21 | 15.2 | |
| 9 | 8 | SW | 25 | 15.2 | |
| 4 | 7 | S | 23 | 15.4 | |
| 3 | 6 | SSW | 18 | 16.0 | |
| 4 | 8 | SSW | 14 | 15.3 | |
| 5 | 8 | W | 17 | 15.3 | |
| 5 | 9 | WNW | 13 | 15.7 | |
| 5 | 9 | N | 16 | 15.6 | |
| 6 | 8 | W | 17 | 16.1 | |
| 6 | 9 | SW | 15 | 15.9 | |
| 6 | 8 | WSW | 16 | 16.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | SW | 17 | 16.1 | |
| 4 | 7 | WNW | 14 | 16.5 | |
| 4 | 7 | NW | 21 | 16.3 | |
| 4 | 7 | N | 22 | 16.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | N | 26 | 16.1 | |
| 5 | 8 | N | 20 | 16.9 | |
| 3 | 9 | SSE | 10 | 17.0 | |
| 3 | 7 | SSE | 13 | 17.0 |