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

Average Wave Height

7 ft
1.6 — 19 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
4 — 46 secs

Average Water temperature

18 °C
11.8 — 18.6 °C

Average Wind

SW, 14 mph
1 — 111 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 Oct 2012 last observation shown Oct 2012
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
7 6 SW 16 16.8
6 6 E 12 16.7
4 5 SSE 12 16.3
6 5 NNE 11 17.2
11 6 NNE 26 17.2
4 4 NE 14 17.4
4 5 E 10 17.4
5 5 E 17 17.2
5 7 E 14 17.3
8 11 ESE 8 17.4
6 10 E 6 17.6
5 8 E 6 17.6
9 9 W 7 17.6
13 9 SW 15 17.6
14 8 SW 23 17.7
9 7 SSW 18 17.8
10 7 W 16 17.9
11 7 WNW 23 18.1
11 7 W 21 18.3
8 7 W 14 18.3
6 5 W 19 18.5
4 7 SSW 9 18.3
6 8 SW 7 18.3
6 6 SW 12 18.3
7 8 SW 11 18.4
6 6 SW 15 18.3
5 7 SSW 9 18.4
10 7 WSW 19 18.2
11 7 WSW 21 18.3
9 8 WSW 15 18.4
5 6 WSW 13 18.5

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