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

Average Wave Height

9 ft
3 — 28.5 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
4 — 12 secs

Average Water temperature

13 °C
12.4 — 13.6 °C

Average Wind

WNW, 19 mph
2 — 127 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 Apr 2012 last observation shown Apr 2012
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
10 6 WSW 21 12.5
9 6 WNW 20 12.5
6 6 NE 13 12.6
8 7 SSW 11 12.7
13 8 WSW 22 12.5
20 9 SW 36 12.5
16 8 W 26 12.5
17 8 W 33 12.6
8 6 W 18 12.7
9 6 WNW 21 12.7
10 7 W 21 12.6
16 9 WNW 21 12.6
21 10 W 27 12.6
7 5 W 22 12.7
6 5 NNW 11 12.8
9 6 N 24 12.8
5 6 N 14 12.9
7 6 WNW 13 12.9
9 7 NNW 14 12.9
12 8 W 19 12.9
11 7 W 23 12.9
5 6 WSW 16 12.9
5 7 NNW 10 13.0
7 6 N 19 12.8
9 6 NE 25 12.8
8 7 E 12 12.9
6 6 NNW 13 13.0
4 5 NNW 10 13.2
4 5 NNE 10 13.2
6 5 ENE 18 13.2

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