Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for Apr 2025 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
1.3 — 9.8 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
10.6 — 13.5 °C
Average Wind
ESE, 17 mph
1 — 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | ESE | 33 | 10.9 | |
| 5 | 7 | E | 24 | 10.8 | |
| 4 | 6 | E | 25 | 10.8 | |
| 3 | 6 | E | 17 | 11.1 | |
| 5 | 6 | E | 29 | 11.1 | |
| 4 | 7 | E | 21 | 11.1 | |
| 3 | 8 | E | 17 | 11.3 | |
| 3 | 8 | E | 14 | 11.4 | |
| 4 | 10 | ENE | 11 | 11.7 | |
| 3 | 7 | E | 14 | 11.6 | |
| 2 | 7 | ENE | 10 | 11.7 | |
| 2 | 9 | ESE | 12 | 11.6 | |
| 5 | 9 | W | 17 | 11.4 | |
| 7 | 8 | SSW | 21 | 11.3 | |
| 7 | 8 | NNW | 25 | 11.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | WNW | 11 | 11.2 | |
| 4 | 8 | SE | 13 | 11.3 | |
| 5 | 7 | SSE | 22 | 11.4 | |
| 5 | 8 | E | 15 | 11.5 | |
| 4 | 9 | WNW | 8 | 11.9 | |
| 4 | 8 | W | 16 | 11.9 | |
| 7 | 9 | SW | 21 | 12.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | WNW | 19 | 11.8 | |
| 5 | 9 | S | 12 | 11.9 | |
| 7 | 10 | S | 12 | 11.9 | |
| 6 | 10 | SSW | 7 | 12.1 | |
| 6 | 9 | SSW | 10 | 12.2 | |
| 5 | 8 | ESE | 16 | 11.9 | |
| 3 | 7 | E | 21 | 11.9 | |
| 3 | 7 | E | 18 | 12.3 |