Sevenstones wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2025 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
1.3 — 12.1 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
16 °C
14.4 — 17.6 °C
Average Wind
SW, 18 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 10 | WSW | 22 | 17.1 | |
| 7 | 8 | SW | 18 | 16.8 | |
| 8 | 8 | WSW | 22 | 17.2 | |
| 8 | 8 | WNW | 22 | 17.2 | |
| 6 | 8 | SW | 15 | 17.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | SE | 24 | 16.7 | |
| 6 | 8 | SW | 20 | 16.7 | |
| 7 | 8 | WSW | 18 | 16.6 | |
| 7 | 7 | SSW | 21 | 16.4 | |
| 8 | 8 | WSW | 23 | 16.1 | |
| 11 | 9 | W | 28 | 15.7 | |
| 11 | 9 | WSW | 23 | 15.7 | |
| 10 | 9 | WSW | 19 | 15.8 | |
| 8 | 8 | SSW | 28 | 15.8 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 9 | 9 | WSW | 17 | 15.3 | |
| 8 | 8 | SSW | 27 | 15.4 | |
| 7 | 8 | SSW | 21 | 15.7 | |
| 5 | 8 | S | 19 | 15.9 | |
| 5 | 7 | W | 16 | 15.8 | |
| 6 | 7 | NNE | 26 | 15.4 | |
| 3 | 6 | NE | 16 | 14.9 | |
| 2 | 7 | NE | 8 | 15.0 | |
| 4 | 10 | ENE | 6 | 15.2 | |
| 3 | 8 | NE | 6 | 15.4 | |
| 3 | 9 | SE | 10 | 15.5 | |
| 5 | 8 | S | 20 | 14.9 | |
| 4 | 8 | NW | 10 | 14.9 | |
| 3 | 8 | SW | 4 | 15.1 | |
| 5 | 9 | S | 11 | 15.2 |