Sevenstones wave buoy monthly averages for 2022 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
6 ft
0 — 28.2 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
0 — 17 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
10 — 21.4 °C
Average Wind
WNW, 10 mph
0 — 46 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 8 | S | 15 | 11.4 | |
| 12 | 9 | WSW | 21 | 13.4 | |
| 7 | 8 | SSW | 15 | 14.5 | |
| 5 | 7 | NNW | 19 | 16.8 | |
| 3 | 7 | N | 14 | 18.0 | |
| 3 | 7 | NNW | 14 | 16.9 | |
| 5 | 7 | NW | 15 | 14.9 | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 7 | 12.9 | |
| 5 | 7 | - | 10.6 | ||
| 7 | 8 | - | 10.2 | ||
| 12 | 9 | - | 10.3 | ||
| 5 | 9 | - | 10.8 |