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Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2023 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

9 ft
2.3 — 20.3 ft

Average Wave period

9 secs
7 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

11 °C
10 — 11.4 °C

Average Wind

W, 18 mph
0 — 45 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.

Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages Jan 2023 last observation shown Jan 2023
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
5 8 WNW 19 10.4
4 7 NW 4 10.4
4 9 W 15 10.3
3 7 NE 10 10.2
5 7 NE 15 10.3
6 9 N 4 10.4
4 9 NE 9 10.2
5 8 SSE 11 10.4
5 8 SE 10 10.4
6 9 SSW 7 10.4
7 9 NNE 12 10.2
13 9 NW 29 10.3
11 9 N 18 10.2
12 9 NNW 11 10.5
18 11 W 29 10.5
12 9 WNW 23 10.9
15 10 WSW 23 10.9
16 10 W 28 11.1
12 9 WSW 21 11.0
14 9 WNW 28 10.9
18 11 W 38 10.9
15 10 WSW 24 11.1
9 10 S 21 11.1
10 9 SSW 25 11.3
9 8 WSW 18 11.3
8 7 SSW 11 11.3
6 9 SSE 12 11.2

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