Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for Aug 2023last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5ft
1 — 16.1ft
Average Wave period
7secs
5 — 11secs
Average Water temperature
17°C
14.4 — 18.5°C
Average Wind
W, 17mph
2 — 46mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for Sevenstones. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
Sorry, there is no wave data for Tue, Aug 1, 2023
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | SW | 18 | 17.0 | |
| 14 | 10 | WNW | 34 | 16.8 | |
| 9 | 8 | NNW | 23 | 16.6 | |
| 5 | 7 | NNW | 15 | 16.3 | |
| 10 | 8 | NW | 35 | 15.7 | |
| 5 | 7 | NW | 16 | 15.3 | |
| 3 | 7 | WSW | 12 | 15.9 | |
| 3 | 7 | W | 16 | 16.3 | |
| 2 | 7 | SSE | 7 | 16.8 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 18 | 16.4 | |
| 6 | 8 | SSW | 17 | 16.0 | |
| 10 | 9 | WSW | 22 | 16.3 | |
| 7 | 9 | SW | 18 | 16.8 | |
| 5 | 7 | W | 15 | 16.6 | |
| 3 | 7 | NNW | 9 | 16.9 | |
| 2 | 8 | NE | 9 | 17.5 | |
| 1 | 9 | SE | 14 | 17.3 | |
| 4 | 6 | SE | 21 | 16.8 | |
| 8 | 8 | SSW | 16 | 16.3 | |
| 5 | 8 | SSW | 14 | 17.1 | |
| 6 | 8 | S | 18 | 17.5 | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 8 | 17.6 | |
| 2 | 7 | SE | 7 | 17.8 | |
| 2 | 6 | NNW | 16 | 17.9 | |
| 2 | 6 | W | 17 | 17.7 | |
| 3 | 6 | NW | 20 | 17.5 | |
| 4 | 6 | WNW | 21 | 16.8 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNW | 14 | 15.6 | |
| 4 | 7 | NW | 20 | 15.8 | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 7 | 16.4 | |
| 3 | 6 | WSW | 18 | 16.6 |