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Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for May 2021last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

6ft
0.3 — 22.6ft

Average Wave period

8secs
5 — 12secs

Average Water temperature

11°C
10.1 — 12.5°C

Average Wind

WSW, 20mph
1 — 47mph

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 2021last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
29N12 10.7
19WNW10 10.9
26SW32 10.8
47NW27 10.7
57WNW18 10.5
38NNE14 10.5
59ESE18 10.4
87SSW30 10.6
1210S25 10.7
88SW25 10.8
78SSW17 10.8
57SSW9 10.9
47NNW13 10.9
58WSW17 11.0
68WSW21 11.0
109WSW25 11.1
78W23 11.2
47WSW17 11.3
37W16 11.6
138SW40 11.3
159WSW39 11.1
67WNW19 11.2
77SW25 11.1
119WNW27 11.0
88WNW23 11.1
58WNW9 11.3
38SSE11 11.3
59E8 11.4
59NE7 11.8
69E12 11.8
49ESE18 11.7

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