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Highest wave height measured by a buoy

The current highest wave height measured by a buoy record is 62 ft, held by UK Met Office buoy K5, North Atlantic, set on February 4, 2013. Last checked October 10, 2026.

62

ft

UK Met Office buoy K5, North Atlantic

North Atlantic, between Iceland and the UK, 2013

Holder
UK Met Office buoy K5, North Atlantic
Record
62 ft
Metric
19.0 m
Exact figure
19.0 m (62.3 ft)
Location
North Atlantic, between Iceland and the UK
Date set
February 4, 2013
Recognized by
World Meteorological Organization
Last checked
October 10, 2026

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