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

Average Wave Height

12 ft
3 — 22.3 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
5 — 10 secs

Average Water temperature

14 °C
13.4 — 14.7 °C

Average Wind

WSW, 19 mph
0 — 39 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 Dec 2012 last observation shown Dec 2012
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
15 9 SW 24 13.4
17 9 W 21 13.5
16 8 WSW 27 13.6
12 9 SSW 14 13.6
15 8 W 26 13.6
13 7 W 25 13.6
13 7 W 24 13.7
11 8 WSW 15 13.7
13 8 SSW 11 13.7
11 7 SW 18 13.8
13 8 WSW 18 13.7
13 7 WSW 25 13.7
7 7 S 14 13.8
10 8 SSW 13 13.8
19 9 W 26 13.8
19 9 WSW 26 13.8
18 8 WSW 30 13.9
14 8 SW 28 14.0
10 7 WSW 18 13.9
7 6 SE 17 14.0
6 6 E 17 14.0
4 8 SE 4 14.2
4 6 ESE 7 14.2
9 7 N 15 14.3
10 7 NW 22 14.3
8 8 SSE 9 14.2
16 8 NW 24 14.2
15 7 WNW 27 14.3
12 7 W 27 14.3
8 7 WNW 20 14.5
9 8 NNE 8 14.6

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