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Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2012 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

9 ft
3.6 — 27.2 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
5 — 12 secs

Average Water temperature

13 °C
10.9 — 13.6 °C

Average Wind

NW, 15 mph
2 — 36 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 Jan 2012 last observation shown Jan 2012
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
7 5 W 18 12.8
5 6 W 10 12.7
6 6 NNE 11 13.5
9 8 NNW 15 13.4
15 10 N 12 13.2
11 8 WNW 18 13.0
5 7 SSE 13 13.1
7 9 NNE 4 13.3
8 9 N 7 12.9
9 8 WNW 12 13.0
10 8 WNW 16 13.1
10 8 WNW 15 13.4
8 8 W 15 13.5
6 7 W 11 13.5
6 8 W 7 13.4
10 9 N 12 13.4
7 7 SSW 12 13.1
5 6 SE 13 13.0
6 6 E 16 13.1
7 6 ENE 16 13.6
8 7 ENE 18 13.3
7 6 E 21 13.1
7 7 E 16 13.2
8 9 NNE 8 13.2
8 8 NW 9 13.2
12 9 NW 12 13.3
17 8 W 29 13.4
17 10 WNW 18 13.4
22 10 WSW 30 13.2
16 9 W 24 13.1
13 7 WSW 25 13.1

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