Sevenstones wave buoy monthly averages for 2020 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
7 ft
1 — 27.9 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
10 — 19.4 °C
Average Wind
WNW, 23 mph
0 — 58 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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 9 | WNW | 29 | 11.4 | |
| 8 | 9 | SW | 25 | 12.6 | |
| 8 | 8 | WNW | 26 | 13.7 | |
| 5 | 8 | WNW | 18 | 15.8 | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 19 | 16.9 | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 18 | 15.8 | |
| 4 | 7 | NW | 19 | 14.1 | |
| 5 | 8 | ENE | 19 | 12.0 | |
| 4 | 8 | ENE | 16 | 10.4 | |
| 9 | 9 | NW | 26 | 9.5 | |
| 13 | 10 | WSW | 32 | 9.8 | |
| 9 | 9 | SW | 24 | 10.4 |