Sevenstones wave buoy monthly averages for 2023 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
5 ft
0 — 9.8 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
0 — 16 secs
Average Water temperature
14 °C
9.9 — 18.9 °C
Average Wind
SSW, 16 mph
0 — 40 mph
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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 8 | NNE | 12 | 10.5 | |
| 7 | 9 | S | 11 | 10.2 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 5 | 8 | SE | 15 | 10.7 | |
| 4 | 8 | NNE | 15 | 12.5 | |
| 3 | 7 | SSE | 14 | 15.9 | |
| 5 | 7 | WSW | 19 | 16.9 | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 15 | 16.8 | |
| 5 | 8 | SE | 14 | 16.7 | |
| 5 | 8 | SSW | 16 | 15.4 | |
| 7 | 8 | WNW | 22 | 12.8 | |
| 5 | 7 | NNW | 22 | 11.7 |