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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 9, 2026.

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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 9, 2026

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