Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for May 2024 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
4 ft
1 — 9.5 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
6 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
11.4 — 15.2 °C
Average Wind
S, 15 mph
0 — 30 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | N | 19 | 13.3 | |
| 6 | 7 | NNW | 25 | 13.8 | |
| 4 | 7 | WNW | 16 | 14.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | WSW | 21 | 13.8 | |
| 7 | 9 | SW | 18 | 13.6 | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 20 | 13.5 | |
| 4 | 7 | SSE | 23 | 13.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSE | 2 | 14.2 | |
| 5 | 7 | NNW | 16 | 14.4 | |
| 5 | 8 | WNW | 18 | 14.5 | |
| 1 | 7 | WNW | 16 | 14.5 | |
| 1 | 7 | NNW | 3 | 14.4 | |
| 2 | 7 | NNE | 12 | 14.3 | |
| 3 | 8 | N | 14 | 14.0 | |
| 3 | 7 | ENE | 2 | 13.8 | |
| 3 | 8 | E | 15 | 12.8 | |
| 6 | 8 | ESE | 21 | 12.6 | |
| 8 | 8 | S | 23 | 12.6 | |
| 7 | 8 | SSW | 20 | 12.7 | |
| 5 | 12 | SSW | 8 | 13.1 | |
| 2 | 7 | ESE | 20 | 12.5 | |
| 2 | 7 | ESE | 15 | 12.3 | |
| 3 | 8 | ESE | 16 | 12.1 | |
| 2 | 8 | ESE | 6 | 12.4 | |
| 3 | 9 | NNE | 7 | 12.2 | |
| 3 | 8 | NNW | 14 | 12.1 | |
| 4 | 7 | SE | 16 | 12.1 | |
| 4 | 7 | ESE | 18 | 12.2 | |
| 3 | 7 | WSW | 10 | 12.2 | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 12 | 12.2 | |
| 6 | 9 | S | 7 | 11.9 |