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

Average Wave Height

5 ft
2 — 12.1 ft

Average Wave period

6 secs
4 — 8 secs

Average Water temperature

14 °C
12.4 — 17.1 °C

Average Wind

SSE, 13 mph
2 — 32 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 May 2012 last observation shown May 2012
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
3 6 ENE 11 16.6
3 6 NW 7 16.4
3 5 NNE 10 15.9
5 6 ESE 9 15.6
7 7 S 11 15.2
6 6 WSW 12 15.0
5 6 ENE 13 15.2
5 7 ENE 12 14.7
6 7 E 10 14.6
5 5 W 10 14.2
7 5 WNW 21 13.9
5 6 NW 14 14.3
4 6 SSW 4 14.2
7 6 WSW 16 13.9
10 6 SW 25 14.0
8 6 E 21 14.1
7 7 NNW 14 14.1
3 4 NNE 12 14.2
7 5 ENE 20 13.8
8 5 NE 23 13.9
6 6 N 16 14.3
7 7 SSW 7 14.2
5 6 S 11 13.8
5 5 SW 16 13.6
3 4 S 13 13.8
3 5 W 7 13.7
3 6 W 8 13.5
2 6 SE 4 13.2
3 5 SSE 8 12.9
4 4 E 13 12.7
7 6 SE 17 12.6

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