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

Average Wave Height

7 ft
2 — 17.1 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
4 — 14 secs

Average Water temperature

19 °C
18.4 — 20.4 °C

Average Wind

W, 12 mph
2 — 193 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 Sep 2011 last observation shown Sep 2011
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
5 7 SE 7 19.9
5 8 ESE 9 19.6
3 6 NNW 5 19.8
4 6 E 8 19.8
5 7 ESE 7 19.7
6 7 SSW 11 19.5
5 8 SSW 5 19.6
8 9 ENE 7 19.1
10 9 NE 12 19.0
9 10 ENE 7 19.1
6 8 SE 7 19.1
9 7 WNW 12 18.6
11 7 WNW 22 18.6
8 6 W 19 19.0
5 6 NW 11 19.5
8 7 E 14 19.3
10 8 ENE 16 18.8
13 10 NNW 15 19.3
11 7 WSW 19 19.5
14 8 WSW 20 19.5
7 6 WSW 16 19.7
6 7 SSE 10 19.8
8 7 WSW 13 19.7
9 7 W 13 19.5
9 6 WSW 19 19.2
9 7 W 16 18.9
8 6 W 21 19.2
5 7 WSW 11 19.8
2 6 N 6 19.9
3 5 NE 16 19.7

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