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

Average Wave Height

7 ft
2.3 — 19 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
4 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

13 °C
12.2 — 16 °C

Average Wind

NW, 14 mph
2 — 28 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 2013 last observation shown May 2013
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
8 6 NW 18 13.4
11 7 NW 22 13.4
14 8 NW 23 13.4
11 7 WNW 23 13.5
3 5 NW 11 13.8
3 5 ENE 11 13.5
6 6 NNE 12 13.5
7 6 NW 19 13.4
7 6 NNW 17 13.5
6 6 NNW 15 13.5
4 5 NW 14 13.5
5 6 WNW 13 13.5
7 6 NW 15 13.5
9 7 N 17 13.5
5 7 E 9 13.6
9 8 W 10 13.6
12 8 NW 16 13.6
11 9 W 16 13.8
7 8 W 8 13.8
8 8 WNW 9 13.8
8 7 W 14 13.7
12 9 W 13 13.9
8 8 W 12 13.8
8 7 W 15 13.5
7 9 S 14 13.6
5 9 ESE 7 13.4
3 5 E 10 13.3
3 6 ENE 9 13.1
4 5 NNE 10 12.9
6 5 N 18 12.7
10 6 N 21 12.7

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