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

Average Wave Height

7 ft
2.3 — 16.1 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
5 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

17 °C
15.3 — 17.9 °C

Average Wind

NNE, 13 mph
2 — 24 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 May 2011 last observation shown May 2011
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
8 7 N 16 17.1
7 8 NNW 11 17.6
5 7 ENE 10 17.5
4 6 NNE 9 17.2
10 8 N 13 16.9
12 8 NW 16 16.9
7 7 NE 13 17.2
8 8 NE 14 17.1
9 8 NE 10 17.1
8 8 NNW 12 16.8
8 9 NW 7 16.9
7 8 N 12 16.5
8 7 NNE 15 16.6
5 5 NNE 16 16.5
5 5 NE 15 16.3
4 5 NE 13 16.1
6 6 NNE 14 15.9
6 5 N 18 16.0
7 6 NE 18 16.3
6 6 NE 18 16.2
7 6 NNE 18 16.3
8 8 NE 10 16.2
12 9 WSW 7 16.2
10 7 SW 19 16.1
5 7 SSW 10 16.6
6 7 ESE 11 16.4
7 8 SSE 10 16.4
4 6 SSW 8 16.3
4 5 WNW 10 15.9
5 8 N 11 15.8
5 9 NE 5 15.8

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