Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2023 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
1.3 — 14.4 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 16 secs
Average Water temperature
17 °C
15.1 — 18.9 °C
Average Wind
SSW, 15 mph
0 — 32 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 8 | S | 24 | 15.7 | |
| 8 | 9 | W | 13 | 15.9 | |
| 8 | 8 | - | 16.0 | ||
| 10 | 8 | - | 16.0 | ||
| 9 | 9 | WSW | 16 | 16.3 | |
| 12 | 10 | S | 15 | 16.1 | |
| 12 | 9 | S | 32 | 16.1 | |
| 5 | 7 | S | 23 | 15.5 | |
| 7 | 8 | NW | 20 | 15.5 | |
| 8 | 9 | W | 13 | 15.6 | |
| 11 | 9 | W | 20 | 16.0 | |
| 10 | 8 | SW | 31 | 16.7 | |
| 6 | 7 | W | 26 | 16.4 | |
| 3 | 6 | ESE | 26 | 17.7 | |
| 4 | 7 | ENE | 20 | 17.4 | |
| 2 | 7 | NE | 9 | 17.5 | |
| 3 | 7 | SSW | 13 | 17.6 | |
| 3 | 7 | WNW | 7 | 17.7 | |
| 5 | 7 | N | 21 | 18.0 | |
| 3 | 9 | WSW | 5 | 18.3 | |
| 3 | 9 | SSW | 9 | 18.1 | |
| 2 | 8 | NE | 11 | 17.7 | |
| 3 | 8 | S | 4 | 17.2 | |
| 3 | 8 | SE | 13 | 16.7 | |
| 4 | 10 | ESE | 11 | 16.5 | |
| 5 | 10 | SE | 19 | 15.8 | |
| 5 | 9 | E | 20 | 15.9 | |
| 4 | 11 | NE | 12 | 16.2 | |
| 5 | 8 | NNE | 11 | 16.6 | |
| 5 | 8 | SW | 7 | 16.6 |