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

Average Wave Height

7 ft
2.6 — 19.7 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
4 — 15 secs

Average Water temperature

13 °C
12.1 — 13.5 °C

Average Wind

NE, 13 mph
2 — 31 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 Mar 2012 last observation shown Mar 2012
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
4 4 NNE 13 13.3
4 5 NE 15 13.2
4 5 NE 15 13.1
5 6 ENE 12 13.0
6 6 E 16 12.8
5 6 ENE 16 12.7
6 8 NE 9 12.7
7 7 ESE 13 12.5
5 5 ESE 17 12.4
4 7 ESE 8 12.6
6 7 ENE 12 12.6
5 6 NE 12 12.6
9 7 NNE 17 12.3
12 7 WNW 23 12.6
10 8 WSW 20 12.7
6 10 W 7 12.9
7 12 WSW 3 12.9
4 7 SW 5 12.9
5 6 ENE 14 12.7
6 6 ENE 15 12.7
9 8 ENE 17 12.7
9 9 E 13 12.8
13 11 E 12 12.7
13 10 NNE 11 12.7
5 6 SW 14 12.6
8 9 NNW 8 12.7
10 8 NNW 10 12.7
13 8 WNW 23 12.7
9 8 SW 15 12.8
6 9 SSE 8 12.9
6 9 ENE 9 12.9

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