Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for May 2022 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
4 ft
1.3 — 11.2 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
6 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
10.9 — 15.3 °C
Average Wind
W, 7 mph
0 — 29 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7 | NW | 12 | 14.1 | |
| 2 | 7 | N | 10 | 14.1 | |
| 2 | 7 | NE | 10 | 14.3 | |
| 3 | 9 | NE | 15 | 14.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | NNW | 12 | 14.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | W | 20 | 13.7 | |
| 6 | 7 | W | 24 | 13.4 | |
| 5 | 6 | WNW | 17 | 13.3 | |
| 4 | 7 | WNW | 19 | 13.7 | |
| 3 | 7 | SW | 12 | 13.9 | |
| 5 | 7 | SSW | 12 | 13.4 | |
| 7 | 7 | SW | 17 | 13.4 | |
| 7 | 8 | SSW | 11 | 12.9 | |
| 8 | 9 | S | 19 | 12.5 | |
| 7 | 8 | SSW | 10 | 12.7 | |
| 4 | 7 | - | 13.0 | ||
| 4 | 8 | - | 13.0 | ||
| 5 | 8 | - | 13.1 | ||
| 5 | 7 | - | 12.8 | ||
| 6 | 7 | - | 12.6 | ||
| 10 | 9 | - | 12.7 | ||
| 7 | 8 | - | 12.7 | ||
| 4 | 7 | - | 12.3 | ||
| 2 | 7 | - | 12.1 | ||
| 3 | 7 | - | 12.3 | ||
| 2 | 7 | - | 12.2 | ||
| 2 | 6 | - | 11.9 | ||
| 2 | 6 | - | 11.7 | ||
| 2 | 8 | - | 11.5 | ||
| 3 | 8 | - | 11.4 | ||
| 4 | 8 | - | 11.0 |