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

Average Wave Height

10 ft
3.6 — 20.3 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
0 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

16 °C
14.4 — 17.5 °C

Average Wind

WNW, 17 mph
2 — 97 mph

Chart showing grouped wave observations for Gascogne. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.

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 Nov 2012 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
15 7 W 28 16.7
15 7 WSW 27 16.6
10 7 W 15 16.6
11 7 W 24 16.4
14 8 WNW 24 16.2
9 7 N 13 16.2
5 6 E 15 16.0
7 6 E 19 15.8
5 7 NNW 10 15.7
10 7 WNW 20 15.9
14 9 NNW 14 15.8
10 9 W 6 15.6
6 6 ESE 14 15.6
10 9 E 13 15.8
10 10 ESE 10 15.7
6 8 WSW 8 15.7
6 6 NNE 18 15.6
12 9 NNW 18 15.4
8 8 SSW 14 15.6
10 8 SSE 14 15.6
11 7 W 21 15.4
12 8 SSW 19 15.3
14 9 SSW 16 15.1
13 8 SSW 21 15.2
11 8 WSW 17 15.2
14 8 WNW 23 15.0
13 7 NNW 21 14.8
11 7 N 24 14.6
7 6 NNW 15 14.5
6 6 NE 12 14.5

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