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

Average Wave Height

7 ft
3.3 — 70.5 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
4 — 12 secs

Average Water temperature

14 °C
12 — 16 °C

Average Wind

NE, 12 mph
2 — 22 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 Apr 2011 last observation shown Apr 2011
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
4 6 NNE 9 15.5
4 5 ENE 15 15.3
5 5 ENE 17 15.5
7 7 NNE 13 15.4
8 8 N 11 15.2
8 7 NNW 14 15.0
9 7 N 19 15.0
6 7 NE 12 15.0
5 7 ESE 11 15.0
6 8 SSE 6 14.7
9 9 E 15 14.9
4 8 ENE 8 14.7
5 8 NE 6 14.4
7 7 ENE 17 14.0
7 8 ENE 15 14.0
7 9 NE 11 13.8
7 10 N 5 13.5
7 8 E 11 13.3
7 6 NE 16 13.4
5 5 NNW 14 14.0
6 5 WNW 17 13.9
5 6 W 13 13.5
8 7 E 14 13.3
7 9 ENE 12 13.1
6 7 E 14 13.0
7 8 ESE 12 13.0
7 9 ESE 4 12.6
7 8 WSW 7 12.6
9 8 W 9 12.5
9 8 SE 13 12.5

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