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

Average Wave Height

4ft
1 — 14.4ft

Average Wave period

7secs
5 — 11secs

Average Water temperature

17°C
15 — 18.1°C

Average Wind

W, 15mph
0 — 33mph

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 Aug 2021last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
37NW13 16.5
26NW11 16.6
27NE4 16.5
28W9 16.7
57SW25 16.0
129WSW25 16.0
88W27 16.1
78WSW22 15.8
47WSW17 15.9
37WSW11 16.2
37SW16 16.2
68SSW14 15.9
89SW16 16.2
58SSW17 16.6
78WSW22 16.7
56NW20 16.6
36NW15 16.4
26W15 16.6
26SW13 16.8
26S17 16.9
36SW17 16.9
37WNW11 17.2
27NE7 17.3
26NE13 17.0
37ENE15 16.6
28NE11 16.7
19ENE9 16.8
17ENE12 16.1
18NE13 16.5
26ENE15 16.6
25ENE18 16.8

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