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Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for May 2019last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

4ft
1 — 10.2ft

Average Wave period

8secs
5 — 12secs

Average Water temperature

12°C
10.6 — 13.9°C

Average Wind

NNW, 16mph
3 — 40mph

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 2019last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
48NW16 11.4
47WNW18 11.2
37NNE9 11.3
47NNE23 10.9
38NNE12 11.0
29ESE12 11.0
37SE20 10.9
-8SW27 11.0
-8WNW18 11.1
48SSE7 11.2
37NNW14 11.4
27E13 11.7
36ESE26 11.5
47E26 11.5
59E22 11.6
59E21 11.6
49N15 11.6
48NNW15 11.7
37NNW14 11.8
27NNW10 12.0
17NNW9 12.1
28NE7 12.5
39W7 12.5
49NW15 12.6
39WNW14 12.8
59WNW19 12.9
68WNW22 12.7
78NW21 12.7
58WSW20 12.9
47SW17 13.2
58S16 13.5

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