Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2024 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
8 ft
2.3 — 21.7 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
6 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
10 °C
9.6 — 11.3 °C
Average Wind
N, 20 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 9 | SW | 22 | 10.3 | |
| 8 | 9 | NNW | 8 | 10.0 | |
| 10 | 10 | S | 22 | 10.2 | |
| 12 | 10 | W | 12 | 10.2 | |
| 18 | 12 | WSW | 13 | 10.3 | |
| 20 | 10 | W | 33 | 10.3 | |
| 4 | 9 | SSW | 13 | 9.9 | |
| 4 | 8 | N | 17 | 9.7 | |
| 5 | 6 | ENE | 28 | 9.8 | |
| 3 | 7 | ENE | 14 | 10.1 | |
| 3 | 10 | E | 8 | 10.2 | |
| 5 | 9 | ENE | 13 | 9.9 | |
| 6 | 8 | NE | 23 | 9.9 | |
| 5 | 7 | ENE | 27 | 10.2 | |
| 3 | 7 | ENE | 13 | 10.7 | |
| 6 | 8 | N | 17 | 10.9 | |
| 8 | 8 | NNW | 25 | 11.0 | |
| 16 | 10 | W | 35 | 11.2 | |
| 15 | 9 | W | 36 | 11.3 |