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

Average Wave Height

8 ft
3 — 18.4 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
4 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

12 °C
12 — 12.9 °C

Average Wind

S, 17 mph
2 — 34 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 Mar 2013 last observation shown Mar 2013
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
11 9 SE 17 12.4
13 9 WNW 18 12.3
8 7 WSW 17 12.2
4 5 E 16 12.2
5 5 ENE 17 12.4
4 5 ENE 15 12.5
7 8 SSW 9 12.6
9 9 N 9 12.6
12 10 SE 12 12.3
10 8 SW 14 12.2
6 6 SSE 17 12.2
7 6 WSW 18 12.2
10 7 W 18 12.2
15 7 W 28 12.2
12 8 W 19 12.2
9 6 SW 23 12.2
5 6 WSW 12 12.2
6 5 NNW 16 12.2
9 6 N 20 12.2
10 7 N 19 12.3
15 8 W 28 12.4
16 9 SSW 23 12.4
10 9 SE 11 12.5
9 7 SW 14 12.5
7 8 S 15 12.4
6 8 SSE 8 12.2
7 6 SE 17 12.1
7 5 ESE 22 12.1
4 4 E 15 12.1
4 6 ENE 13 12.1
5 6 NE 14 12.1

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