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

Average Wave Height

5 ft
1.6 — 9.8 ft

Average Wave period

6 secs
4 — 9 secs

Average Water temperature

21 °C
20 — 21.8 °C

Average Wind

NNW, 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 Aug 2013 last observation shown Aug 2013
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
4 6 N 11 20.9
3 5 N 10 20.7
4 5 NNE 12 20.7
4 5 NNE 11 20.7
4 6 N 11 20.6
7 6 N 14 20.6
8 7 NW 16 20.6
7 6 NW 15 20.7
3 5 W 13 21.0
4 6 NNW 9 21.3
6 5 ENE 17 21.2
5 6 ENE 14 20.9
6 7 N 11 20.7
6 6 W 12 20.9
4 6 SW 11 21.2
2 6 NW 5 21.3
3 4 NE 11 21.1
4 5 ENE 13 20.9
5 5 NE 15 20.8
5 5 NNE 17 20.8
4 7 NE 8 20.7
4 7 NE 9 20.3
4 5 WNW 11 20.2
5 6 NW 12 20.2
4 5 SW 9 20.2
4 6 NNE 9 20.6
6 6 WNW 13 20.8
5 6 SSW 9 20.8
6 6 W 11 20.7
6 6 SW 15 20.7
4 7 W 8 20.8

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