Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2025 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
1.3 — 13.5 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
14 °C
13.4 — 15.5 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 21 mph
5 — 45 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 9 | S | 11 | 15.3 | |
| 6 | 8 | S | 21 | 15.4 | |
| 8 | 8 | SW | 28 | 15.2 | |
| 12 | 9 | W | 36 | 14.7 | |
| 10 | 9 | WNW | 23 | 14.3 | |
| 5 | 8 | SW | 13 | 14.5 | |
| 6 | 9 | SSW | 10 | 14.7 | |
| 6 | 9 | WNW | 10 | 14.6 | |
| 5 | 9 | NNW | 12 | 14.5 | |
| 4 | 9 | NNE | 9 | 14.4 | |
| 2 | 8 | ENE | 12 | 14.3 | |
| 2 | 6 | E | 17 | 14.4 | |
| 3 | 6 | E | 19 | 14.5 | |
| 3 | 7 | ENE | 15 | 14.5 | |
| 3 | 7 | ENE | 17 | 14.3 | |
| 3 | 7 | E | 18 | 14.2 | |
| 2 | 5 | ESE | 17 | 14.1 | |
| 3 | 6 | SE | 26 | 14.1 | |
| 7 | 7 | SSW | 24 | 14.2 | |
| 11 | 9 | WSW | 33 | 14.2 | |
| 6 | 7 | WNW | 15 | 14.1 | |
| 3 | 7 | WSW | 12 | 13.9 | |
| 9 | 8 | NW | 32 | 13.7 | |
| 10 | 8 | W | 32 | 13.6 | |
| 7 | 7 | NNW | 28 | 13.6 | |
| 7 | 7 | WNW | 30 | 13.6 | |
| 8 | 8 | WNW | 29 | 13.8 | |
| 6 | 7 | WSW | 22 | 13.8 | |
| 6 | 8 | W | 18 | 13.6 | |
| 8 | 8 | S | 31 | 13.6 | |
| 12 | 9 | S | 31 | 13.6 |