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Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2013 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

12 ft
0 — 21 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
5 — 12 secs

Average Water temperature

13 °C
12.6 — 13.5 °C

Average Wind

W, 19 mph
0 — 44 mph

Chart showing grouped wave observations for Gascogne. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.

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 Jan 2013 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
12 8 NW 20 13.3
10 8 NNW 11 13.4
6 8 E 10 13.4
8 8 ESE 17 13.4
8 10 ESE 10 13.4
8 10 ESE 8 13.3
7 10 SSE 7 13.3
7 8 S 12 13.2
8 9 S 14 13.2
9 8 WNW 18 13.3
12 9 SSW 14 13.2
12 8 W 19 13.3
13 8 N 20 13.3
10 6 NW 23 13.3
12 7 WNW 24 13.2
11 7 WNW 24 13.1
7 6 SE 20 13.0
8 6 WNW 15 12.9
11 7 NNE 27 12.9
11 7 WNW 22 12.9
18 8 WNW 31 12.8
19 9 W 29 12.8
17 9 WNW 24 12.6
14 8 N 18 12.6
8 7 S 18 12.7
15 8 WSW 17 12.7
13 8 W 23 12.7
20 10 WSW 26 12.7
19 10 SW 23 12.7
16 9 WSW 17 12.7
12 9 SW 14 12.7

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