Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for Nov 2024 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
1.6 — 11.8 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
12.5 — 14.3 °C
Average Wind
SE, 19 mph
1 — 47 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 | E | 9 | 13.8 | |
| 3 | 8 | E | 13 | 13.7 | |
| 2 | 8 | ESE | 11 | 13.7 | |
| 2 | 9 | ESE | 15 | 13.6 | |
| 2 | 8 | SE | 15 | 13.7 | |
| 3 | 8 | SE | 16 | 13.7 | |
| 4 | 7 | SE | 22 | 13.6 | |
| 5 | 8 | SE | 19 | 13.5 | |
| 4 | 9 | SE | 14 | 13.6 | |
| 5 | 9 | SSE | 9 | 13.7 | |
| 5 | 10 | NE | 10 | 14.1 | |
| 4 | 8 | NE | 19 | 14.0 | |
| 4 | 8 | NE | 21 | 13.7 | |
| 4 | 9 | ENE | 14 | 13.7 | |
| 3 | 8 | SE | 12 | 13.7 | |
| 2 | 8 | SW | 13 | 13.6 | |
| 3 | 6 | NW | 19 | 13.4 | |
| 7 | 7 | W | 28 | 13.4 | |
| 10 | 8 | NW | 29 | 13.3 | |
| 6 | 8 | N | 13 | 12.9 | |
| 8 | 7 | ENE | 28 | 12.7 | |
| 5 | 7 | W | 21 | 12.7 | |
| 7 | 7 | S | 43 | 12.8 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 9 | 9 | WSW | 24 | 12.8 | |
| 6 | 8 | SW | 18 | 12.6 | |
| 5 | 7 | NE | 18 | 12.7 | |
| 6 | 7 | SE | 28 | 12.7 | |
| 7 | 8 | S | 27 | 12.9 | |
| 7 | 8 | S | 24 | 12.9 |