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Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2020last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

10ft
2.3 — 23ft

Average Wave period

8secs
5 — 13secs

Average Water temperature

11°C
10.5 — 12.2°C

Average Wind

WNW, 29mph
5 — 55mph

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 Dec 2020last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
47N18 12.2
47NW22 12.1
109WNW30 11.9
-9NNW35 11.7
-9NNW39 11.7
57NNW15 11.6
57ENE21 11.5
68NNW25 11.5
67WSW26 11.5
88W28 11.6
109WNW30 11.6
1411WNW26 11.4
108SSW32 11.5
1410SW30 11.5
129SSW30 11.4
139SW27 11.4
88SSW29 11.4
129S32 11.5
1611SW31 11.4
1310WSW25 11.2
98SW32 11.4
78SW20 11.4
119NW32 11.4
118N36 11.2
47NNW18 11.1
88W34 11.2
1810WNW39 11.1
1910NW43 10.9
139NNW38 10.7
67NW24 10.7
57NNW22 10.5

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