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

Average Wave Height

4ft
1.6 — 17.4ft

Average Wave period

8secs
5 — 12secs

Average Water temperature

12°C
10.7 — 14.7°C

Average Wind

ENE, 19mph
0 — 46mph

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 2020last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
-8WNW22 11.0
47E13 11.2
37WNW14 11.1
47ENE24 11.2
56E34 10.9
46ESE28 10.9
38ESE14 11.1
28ENE14 11.1
28NE12 11.4
38NNE21 11.3
-7NE32 11.2
36NE21 11.3
36NNE23 11.3
46NNE26 11.3
38N18 11.5
29NW13 11.9
-8WSW13 12.3
58SW15 12.3
48SSW8 12.5
49SE15 12.5
48SSW15 12.6
119WSW29 12.2
1110W27 12.1
79WSW11 12.4
610SSE8 12.8
711N10 13.1
510NE15 12.9
38E22 12.8
26E25 13.0
27E23 13.5
38ENE20 14.3

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