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

Average Wave Height

6 ft
1.3 — 15.4 ft

Average Wave period

6 secs
4 — 10 secs

Average Water temperature

18 °C
16.8 — 20.6 °C

Average Wind

NW, 14 mph
2 — 28 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 Jul 2011 last observation shown Jul 2011
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
2 6 NE 4 19.7
4 7 NNW 9 19.3
4 7 NNE 10 18.9
3 6 N 9 18.5
4 5 NNW 12 18.2
5 5 NW 14 17.9
6 5 WNW 19 17.8
4 4 WNW 15 17.7
4 5 NW 11 17.6
5 6 NNW 8 17.4
7 6 NW 15 17.3
8 6 W 19 17.3
10 6 WNW 23 17.1
11 7 W 18 17.2
12 7 WNW 24 17.4
8 6 W 22 18.1
5 8 SW 8 18.7
4 7 WNW 4 18.4
5 5 NNW 14 17.7
5 4 NNW 18 17.5
4 4 NE 17 17.7
4 6 ENE 5 18.2
6 6 WSW 7 17.4
10 7 WSW 21 17.3
13 7 W 23 17.7
8 6 W 20 18.4
5 5 WSW 16 18.7
4 7 NW 8 18.7
4 5 NNE 14 18.3
4 4 ENE 14 18.4
5 5 ENE 16 18.1

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