Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for May 2019 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
4 ft
1 — 10.2 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
10.6 — 13.9 °C
Average Wind
NNW, 16 mph
3 — 40 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 8 | S | 16 | 13.5 | |
| 4 | 7 | SW | 17 | 13.2 | |
| 5 | 8 | WSW | 20 | 12.9 | |
| 7 | 8 | NW | 21 | 12.7 | |
| 6 | 8 | WNW | 22 | 12.7 | |
| 5 | 9 | WNW | 19 | 12.9 | |
| 3 | 9 | WNW | 14 | 12.8 | |
| 4 | 9 | NW | 15 | 12.6 | |
| 3 | 9 | W | 7 | 12.5 | |
| 2 | 8 | NE | 7 | 12.5 | |
| 1 | 7 | NNW | 9 | 12.1 | |
| 2 | 7 | NNW | 10 | 12.0 | |
| 3 | 7 | NNW | 14 | 11.8 | |
| 4 | 8 | NNW | 15 | 11.7 | |
| 4 | 9 | N | 15 | 11.6 | |
| 5 | 9 | E | 21 | 11.6 | |
| 5 | 9 | E | 22 | 11.6 | |
| 4 | 7 | E | 26 | 11.5 | |
| 3 | 6 | ESE | 26 | 11.5 | |
| 2 | 7 | E | 13 | 11.7 | |
| 3 | 7 | NNW | 14 | 11.4 | |
| 4 | 8 | SSE | 7 | 11.2 | |
| 7 | 8 | WNW | 18 | 11.1 | |
| 7 | 8 | SW | 27 | 11.0 | |
| 3 | 7 | SE | 20 | 10.9 | |
| 2 | 9 | ESE | 12 | 11.0 | |
| 3 | 8 | NNE | 12 | 11.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | NNE | 23 | 10.9 | |
| 3 | 7 | NNE | 9 | 11.3 | |
| 4 | 7 | WNW | 18 | 11.2 | |
| 4 | 8 | NW | 16 | 11.4 |