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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
5 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

16 °C
14.4 — 17.5 °C

Average Wind

WNW, 17 mph
2 — 97 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 Nov 2012 last observation shown Nov 2012
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
6 6 NE 12 14.5
7 6 NNW 15 14.5
11 7 N 24 14.6
13 7 NNW 21 14.8
14 8 WNW 23 15.0
11 8 WSW 17 15.2
13 8 SSW 21 15.2
14 9 SSW 16 15.1
12 8 SSW 19 15.3
11 7 W 21 15.4
10 8 SSE 14 15.6
8 8 SSW 14 15.6
12 9 NNW 18 15.4
6 6 NNE 18 15.6
6 8 WSW 8 15.7
10 10 ESE 10 15.7
10 9 E 13 15.8
6 6 ESE 14 15.6
10 9 W 6 15.6
14 9 NNW 14 15.8
10 7 WNW 20 15.9
5 7 NNW 10 15.7
7 6 E 19 15.8
5 6 E 15 16.0
9 7 N 13 16.2
14 8 WNW 24 16.2
11 7 W 24 16.4
10 7 W 15 16.6
15 7 WSW 27 16.6
15 7 W 28 16.7

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