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Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for May 2022last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

4ft
1.3 — 11.2ft

Average Wave period

8secs
6 — 11secs

Average Water temperature

13°C
10.9 — 15.3°C

Average Wind

W, 7mph
0 — 29mph

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 2022last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
49--11.0
39--11.4
29--11.5
27--11.7
27--11.9
27--12.2
37--12.3
27--12.1
48--12.3
79--12.7
109--12.7
68--12.6
57--12.8
59--13.1
48--13.0
47--13.0
79SSW10 12.7
89S19 12.5
79SSW11 12.9
79SW17 13.4
58SSW12 13.4
37SW12 13.9
47WNW19 13.7
57WNW17 13.3
68W24 13.4
68W20 13.7
69NNW12 14.0
39NE15 14.0
27NE10 14.3
28N10 14.1
28NW12 14.1

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