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

Average Wave Height

12 ft
4.9 — 25.9 ft

Average Wave period

9 secs
5 — 14 secs

Average Water temperature

12 °C
11 — 13 °C

Average Wind

WSW, 15 mph
2 — 31 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 Feb 2011 last observation shown Feb 2011
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
12 7 N 21 12.0
11 8 NNW 20 12.0
12 9 WNW 18 12.3
10 11 S 7 12.0
10 9 WSW 7 12.0
9 8 W 14 12.0
13 8 WNW 21 12.0
14 8 W 26 12.0
12 11 SW 13 12.0
8 7 W 13 12.0
9 8 SSW 17 12.0
18 11 WNW 10 12.0
21 11 SSW 22 12.0
19 10 WSW 23 12.0
18 10 SW 23 12.0
17 10 SW 20 12.0
18 13 WSW 13 12.0
11 10 SSW 10 12.0
13 12 S 10 12.0
6 7 S 9 12.0
8 8 SE 12 12.0
12 10 SW 11 12.0
13 11 S 7 12.0
15 10 SW 13 12.0
14 10 WSW 15 12.0
11 9 WSW 14 12.0
8 10 WSW 11 12.0
7 9 NNW 10 12.0

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