Sevenstones wave buoy monthly averages for 2023 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
6 ft
0 — 26.9 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
0 — 16 secs
Average Water temperature
14 °C
10 — 18.9 °C
Average Wind
SW, 18 mph
0 — 54 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8 | WNW | 29 | 11.7 | |
| 11 | 9 | W | 28 | 13.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | SSW | 17 | 15.2 | |
| 5 | 8 | SSW | 14 | 16.7 | |
| 5 | 7 | W | 16 | 16.7 | |
| 5 | 7 | WSW | 19 | 16.9 | |
| 3 | 7 | SSE | 14 | 15.9 | |
| 4 | 8 | NNE | 15 | 12.5 | |
| 6 | 8 | SSE | 16 | 10.6 | |
| 7 | 9 | S | 11 | 10.2 | |
| 8 | 9 | NW | 15 | 10.6 |