Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for Aug 2025 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
4 ft
1 — 11.5 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
5 — 15 secs
Average Water temperature
18 °C
15.8 — 20.1 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 16 mph
1 — 39 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | N | 17 | 16.7 | |
| 2 | 6 | NW | 10 | 16.9 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 14 | 17.7 | |
| 5 | 7 | W | 22 | 17.7 | |
| 7 | 8 | NW | 20 | 16.8 | |
| 5 | 8 | SW | 8 | 17.2 | |
| 5 | 7 | WSW | 18 | 16.9 | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 11 | 17.1 | |
| 6 | 9 | W | 13 | 17.1 | |
| 5 | 9 | SSE | 8 | 17.4 | |
| 3 | 8 | E | 16 | 17.5 | |
| 3 | 9 | S | 12 | 17.2 | |
| 3 | 8 | SSW | 10 | 17.7 | |
| 3 | 6 | W | 9 | 18.0 | |
| 2 | 8 | NE | 14 | 17.6 | |
| 4 | 6 | E | 27 | 16.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | ESE | 29 | 17.4 | |
| 3 | 5 | ESE | 29 | 18.6 | |
| 2 | 5 | NE | 12 | 18.8 | |
| 2 | 5 | NE | 15 | 18.9 | |
| 2 | 6 | NNE | 12 | 18.6 | |
| 3 | 10 | N | 10 | 18.7 | |
| 3 | 8 | S | 5 | 19.1 | |
| 2 | 8 | SE | 14 | 18.8 | |
| 4 | 9 | S | 13 | 18.7 | |
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| 10 | 10 | WSW | 20 | 17.7 | |
| 9 | 9 | WSW | 22 | 17.9 | |
| 8 | 8 | WNW | 23 | 17.4 | |
| 8 | 8 | SW | 24 | 17.4 | |
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