Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2025 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
8 ft
2 — 17.4 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
6 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
11 °C
10.4 — 11.9 °C
Average Wind
S, 22 mph
1 — 58 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 9 | W | 29 | 11.7 | |
| 6 | 8 | NNE | 17 | 11.5 | |
| 3 | 8 | E | 10 | 11.3 | |
| 6 | 7 | SE | 28 | 11.2 | |
| 10 | 8 | SSW | 28 | 11.6 | |
| 12 | 8 | NW | 35 | 11.2 | |
| 7 | 7 | NW | 21 | 11.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | ENE | 28 | 10.9 | |
| 7 | 9 | NW | 17 | 10.8 | |
| 7 | 8 | SE | 27 | 10.9 | |
| 8 | 10 | E | 12 | 11.1 | |
| 6 | 9 | SSE | 17 | 11.1 | |
| 7 | 8 | S | 25 | 11.1 | |
| 7 | 9 | SSW | 13 | 11.1 | |
| 7 | 11 | S | 12 | 11.1 | |
| 8 | 11 | SSE | 17 | 11.1 | |
| 7 | 10 | S | 17 | 11.0 | |
| 6 | 9 | SSE | 20 | 11.0 | |
| 8 | 11 | SE | 18 | 10.9 | |
| 8 | 10 | SSE | 13 | 11.0 | |
| 4 | 8 | E | 13 | 10.9 | |
| 3 | 8 | NNW | 13 | 10.8 | |
| 8 | 8 | SW | 30 | 10.8 | |
| 16 | 10 | W | 33 | 10.8 | |
| 12 | 10 | WSW | 17 | 10.7 | |
| 13 | 9 | S | 35 | 10.7 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 16 | 9 | WNW | 37 | 10.7 | |
| 9 | 8 | NE | 30 | 10.5 | |
| 9 | 10 | NW | 21 | 10.5 | |
| 7 | 8 | N | 16 | 10.7 |