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Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2024 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

6 ft
1.3 — 12.1 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
5 — 14 secs

Average Water temperature

14 °C
13.4 — 14.6 °C

Average Wind

SSW, 18 mph
3 — 43 mph

Chart showing grouped wave observations for Sevenstones. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.

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.

Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages Oct 2024 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
4 7 NNW 18 14.5
3 7 NE 17 14.4
3 6 ESE 20 14.3
3 6 SSE 22 14.2
7 7 SSE 32 14.1
7 8 SSW 16 14.2
10 10 S 18 14.3
8 8 SW 23 14.4
6 8 NNW 21 14.3
6 9 N 17 14.3
3 8 NE 11 14.1
2 8 N 15 14.1
5 8 SE 19 14.0
3 6 SW 12 14.2
3 8 SE 18 14.2
6 10 SSW 12 14.2
10 10 WSW 16 14.1
8 9 SSW 21 13.9
10 10 WSW 17 13.9
11 9 SW 31 13.9
10 9 WSW 12 14.0
8 9 WSW 14 13.9
6 9 S 16 13.8
6 7 SSE 25 13.9
10 8 S 37 13.7
8 8 SSE 17 13.7
5 9 WNW 13 13.9
6 8 WSW 17 13.8
6 9 NNW 8 13.7
5 10 ENE 10 13.7
3 8 E 10 13.9

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