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

Average Wave Height

12 ft
2.3 — 33.5 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
5 — 13 secs

Average Water temperature

14 °C
12.8 — 14.7 °C

Average Wind

SSW, 17 mph
2 — 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 Dec 2013 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
7 5 ENE 19 14.5
6 5 ENE 18 14.5
4 6 E 9 14.4
3 7 ENE 8 14.2
4 7 NE 8 14.2
9 9 ENE 13 14.2
7 6 E 17 14.2
4 6 E 8 14.5
3 8 SE 5 14.5
3 7 ESE 10 14.4
5 6 ESE 9 14.4
6 8 SSE 6 14.4
7 8 WSW 14 14.2
14 10 S 14 14.0
16 11 SSW 12 13.8
14 10 SSW 11 14.0
14 10 WSW 13 13.8
14 9 SW 23 13.9
20 10 W 23 13.9
19 11 W 15 14.0
19 10 SW 24 13.8
22 11 WSW 24 13.8
19 9 SW 29 13.8
24 10 WSW 27 13.6
21 10 WSW 26 13.2
18 9 W 26 13.0
18 9 SW 27 13.1
17 9 W 25 13.0
15 9 W 19 12.9
15 8 SSW 24 13.0
16 9 WSW 21 13.1

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