Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2023 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
2.3 — 16.4 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
15 °C
13.6 — 16.6 °C
Average Wind
SSW, 12 mph
0 — 38 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | S | 21 | 13.8 | |
| 12 | 8 | SW | 34 | 13.8 | |
| 11 | 9 | - | 14.0 | ||
| 15 | 11 | SSW | 23 | 14.1 | |
| 10 | 10 | SW | 20 | 14.2 | |
| 5 | 8 | E | 13 | 14.2 | |
| 6 | 7 | S | 18 | 14.3 | |
| 5 | 7 | SSE | 17 | 14.3 | |
| 6 | 8 | S | 15 | 14.4 | |
| 12 | 9 | - | 14.4 | ||
| 14 | 11 | - | 14.7 | ||
| 8 | 9 | S | 18 | 14.8 | |
| 8 | 6 | - | 14.7 | ||
| 5 | 6 | - | 14.5 | ||
| 3 | 7 | E | 15 | 14.9 | |
| 5 | 7 | NNW | 21 | 15.1 | |
| 6 | 7 | - | 16.0 | ||
| 3 | 6 | - | 15.9 | ||
| 3 | 7 | SW | 17 | 16.1 | |
| 4 | 9 | S | 7 | 16.3 | |
| 5 | 9 | S | 11 | 16.2 | |
| 6 | 9 | S | 12 | 16.2 | |
| 7 | 9 | SSW | 12 | 16.1 | |
| 6 | 7 | SSW | 20 | 16.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | SW | 18 | 15.8 | |
| 6 | 8 | W | 23 | 15.4 | |
| 4 | 7 | - | 16.1 |