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

Average Wave Height

11 ft
3.6 — 23.3 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
4 — 12 secs

Average Water temperature

16 °C
14.3 — 18.2 °C

Average Wind

NNW, 21 mph
3 — 43 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 Nov 2013 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
15 9 SW 25 18.1
13 8 W 19 17.9
17 9 W 29 17.7
19 9 W 29 17.2
16 8 W 28 17.0
14 8 W 21 17.0
14 9 SW 21 17.1
13 9 W 22 17.0
15 8 W 28 16.7
15 8 WNW 25 16.5
10 8 W 14 16.5
9 8 NW 14 16.6
10 7 NNE 18 16.6
9 8 NNW 17 16.5
12 7 NNE 25 16.1
9 6 NE 21 15.9
8 6 NE 20 15.8
6 8 N 11 15.5
11 7 N 25 15.6
10 7 NW 23 15.2
15 8 NNW 28 15.1
10 7 NNE 18 14.8
7 6 NE 18 14.6
6 5 NE 20 15.0
6 5 NE 19 15.1
6 5 ENE 21 15.0
6 5 ENE 18 14.5
5 5 ENE 16 14.4
5 7 NNE 10 14.4
7 6 NNE 19 14.4

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