Sevenstones wave buoy monthly averages for 2024 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
6 ft
0.7 — 26.6 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
10 — 18.8 °C
Average Wind
W, 18 mph
1 — 59 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | W | 23 | 12.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | SE | 19 | 13.3 | |
| 6 | 8 | S | 18 | 14.1 | |
| 4 | 7 | NNW | 17 | 15.5 | |
| 5 | 8 | WSW | 17 | 17.5 | |
| 3 | 7 | NW | 13 | 16.1 | |
| 4 | 7 | NW | 13 | 14.5 | |
| 4 | 8 | SE | 15 | 13.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | W | 20 | 11.2 | |
| 9 | 9 | WSW | 21 | 10.5 | |
| 10 | 9 | W | 21 | 10.3 | |
| 8 | 9 | N | 20 | 10.3 |