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

Average Wave Height

4 ft
1.3 — 12.5 ft

Average Wave period

6 secs
4 — 9 secs

Average Water temperature

20 °C
17 — 23.2 °C

Average Wind

N, 12 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 Jul 2013 last observation shown Jul 2013
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
5 6 ESE 9 20.5
6 6 WSW 15 20.5
9 6 WSW 24 20.3
9 6 SW 23 20.9
6 7 WNW 8 21.4
4 6 NNW 5 21.8
4 5 W 9 22.0
4 6 SSW 9 22.3
3 7 WNW 8 22.6
3 6 NNE 7 22.9
2 7 NW 5 22.6
2 5 NNE 5 22.2
2 4 NE 10 21.6
3 5 NNE 9 21.0
4 5 N 13 20.6
3 4 N 14 20.4
2 4 NE 11 20.2
3 4 NE 13 19.6
4 4 NE 15 19.5
5 5 NE 16 19.4
5 5 NE 18 19.2
4 4 NE 15 19.0
4 5 NE 14 18.7
5 5 NE 15 18.4
4 5 NE 13 18.1
6 7 NE 13 17.9
6 6 NE 14 17.6
6 7 S 6 17.4
7 6 WNW 17 17.1
6 7 W 13 17.3
5 7 NNE 9 17.4

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