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Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for May 2025last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

4ft
1 — 11.5ft

Average Wave period

8secs
5 — 13secs

Average Water temperature

14°C
12 — 15.8°C

Average Wind

NNE, 15mph
1 — 35mph

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.

Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages May 2025last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
39E12 12.7
49WNW9 12.7
47NNE22 12.5
46NE14 12.7
36NE19 12.9
36NE15 13.0
28NE9 13.3
26ENE12 13.3
28NE12 13.3
38NE12 13.4
410NNE13 13.3
48NE9 13.4
37E17 13.6
28ENE9 14.1
16NE11 14.1
28ENE10 14.5
39E13 14.3
38ENE11 14.4
28E11 14.5
39NNE9 14.8
39N13 14.7
27NW12 15.1
26W12 15.3
36WSW21 15.3
98W27 15.0
98WSW25 14.7
98WSW26 14.4
78WSW18 14.5
67SW21 14.5
68SW13 14.8
47SW16 15.1

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