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Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2010 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

8 ft
3.6 — 15.4 ft

Average Wave period

6 secs
4 — 10 secs

Average Water temperature

13 °C
12 — 23 °C

Average Wind

NE, 19 mph
2 — 33 mph
About Gascogne wave buoy

Gascogne (WMO 62001) is an offshore buoy in the Bay of Biscay region (45.2300°N, 5.0000°W). It is positioned to observe Atlantic swell and storm systems affecting western France, northern Spain and the western approaches. It typically measures directional waves and marine meteorology for forecasting and maritime safety.

Gascogne wave buoy daily averages Dec 2010 last observation shown Dec 2010
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
6 5 E 19 12.0
7 7 E 15 12.5
8 8 ESE 11 12.7
9 8 SSE 10 12.2
9 7 SSE 17 12.0
9 6 ESE 25 12.0
6 5 ENE 18 12.7
8 6 N 19 13.0
12 7 N 25 13.0
11 6 NNE 29 13.0
7 6 NE 16 13.0
10 7 WSW 18 13.0
11 6 WSW 24 13.0
8 6 W 20 13.0
10 6 NNW 19 13.4
5 5 NW 18 13.0
5 5 ENE 14 13.0
6 5 ENE 18 13.0
8 6 E 22 13.0
5 5 E 18 13.0
7 5 E 23 13.0
8 5 E 26 13.0
9 6 ENE 24 13.0
11 6 NNE 26 13.2
7 6 NE 17 13.4
8 6 NE 13 13.0
6 6 SE 15 13.5
7 6 SW 18 14.0
7 5 NW 18 13.9
5 5 NW 16 14.0
6 5 N 14 14.0

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