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Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2011 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

13 ft
4.9 — 35.8 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
5 — 13 secs

Average Water temperature

15 °C
-25.8 — 24.2 °C

Average Wind

W, 20 mph
2 — 58 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 2011 last observation shown Dec 2011
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
11 7 W 22 13.0
12 7 W 22 13.3
14 9 NW 16 13.8
9 7 WNW 19 13.9
8 9 SE 7 13.9
9 7 ESE 18 13.9
9 9 E 10 14.0
10 8 NNE 8 14.1
8 8 W 16 14.1
7 8 NE 9 14.1
7 6 WNW 17 14.2
9 6 WNW 19 11.3
8 6 WNW 20 14.3
11 8 NNW 15 14.3
20 9 NW 24 14.3
27 10 W 38 14.5
28 10 WSW 35 14.8
25 10 W 33 14.9
23 10 WSW 31 15.0
20 10 W 26 15.1
8 7 WSW 18 15.2
10 8 WSW 9 15.2
12 8 W 19 15.2
11 8 WSW 16 15.2
13 8 W 21 15.4
13 8 W 25 15.4
13 8 WNW 19 15.6
15 8 W 26 15.5
13 8 W 24 15.6
11 8 NNW 15 15.9
14 8 SW 26 15.8

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