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

Average Wave Height

7 ft
2.3 — 14.8 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
3 — 13 secs

Average Water temperature

13 °C
12.4 — 13.4 °C

Average Wind

NE, 14 mph
2 — 46 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 Feb 2012 last observation shown Feb 2012
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
5 7 E 7 12.8
6 7 E 15 12.7
5 8 E 7 12.7
7 8 ENE 10 12.7
9 9 ENE 11 12.7
9 11 ENE 8 12.8
5 8 W 7 12.7
3 5 SSE 7 12.7
4 5 E 12 12.6
6 7 E 10 12.6
9 7 NNE 16 12.7
5 6 WSW 11 12.7
4 6 ENE 12 12.6
6 5 NNE 14 12.6
7 6 N 17 12.5
9 6 N 21 12.5
5 5 N 17 12.6
6 5 NE 16 12.6
5 6 ENE 15 12.6
6 7 ENE 13 12.7
8 7 ENE 13 12.7
10 7 NNE 21 12.8
8 7 NE 17 12.9
8 7 NNW 9 12.9
12 7 NNW 25 12.9
7 7 NNW 15 12.8
7 6 NE 17 13.0
10 6 NE 23 13.2
9 6 NE 23 13.3

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