Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2022 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
1.3 — 18 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
11 °C
10.6 — 12.4 °C
Average Wind
SSW, 17 mph
0 — 36 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8 | WSW | 22 | 11.3 | |
| 15 | 10 | WSW | 27 | 11.1 | |
| 9 | 6 | WSW | 25 | 11.4 | |
| 5 | 6 | W | 21 | 11.1 | |
| 8 | 7 | SSW | 19 | 11.4 | |
| 9 | 9 | SSW | 16 | 11.4 | |
| 9 | 8 | WSW | 29 | 11.4 | |
| 10 | 9 | W | 21 | 11.4 | |
| 12 | 10 | SSW | 16 | 11.3 | |
| 12 | 10 | SW | 20 | 11.4 | |
| 10 | 7 | SSW | 21 | 11.6 | |
| 2 | 7 | S | 14 | 11.1 | |
| 2 | 7 | SSE | 9 | 10.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | NE | 23 | 10.7 | |
| 4 | 11 | ESE | 22 | 11.2 | |
| 2 | 5 | NNW | 10 | 11.3 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 7 | 11.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | NE | 8 | 11.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | NE | 8 | 11.5 | |
| 2 | 6 | ENE | 12 | 11.6 | |
| 4 | 6 | E | 14 | 11.9 | |
| 7 | 9 | ENE | 21 | 11.8 | |
| 6 | 10 | E | 12 | 12.2 | |
| 6 | 9 | SE | 11 | 12.3 |