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Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2014 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

15 ft
4.3 — 26.6 ft

Average Wave period

9 secs
5 — 13 secs

Average Water temperature

13 °C
12.3 — 13.4 °C

Average Wind

WSW, 20 mph
2 — 40 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 Jan 2014 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
23 10 SW 29 13.2
17 9 SW 22 13.0
17 9 WSW 25 12.9
23 10 WSW 30 12.8
21 10 SW 26 12.8
19 9 SW 23 12.8
22 12 SSW 14 12.8
13 10 S 12 12.8
9 9 WSW 11 12.9
6 8 NNE 9 12.8
6 8 ENE 11 12.8
7 6 S 18 12.8
14 8 WSW 26 12.7
15 9 WNW 14 12.7
14 8 SW 22 12.7
18 9 WSW 27 12.6
17 9 SSW 15 12.7
15 9 WSW 15 12.7
11 8 NW 16 12.6
12 8 WNW 18 12.6
9 7 SW 15 12.6
12 8 NW 19 12.5
12 8 WNW 18 12.5
13 7 W 26 12.6
13 8 WNW 17 12.6
17 9 W 26 12.6
24 10 WNW 29 12.5
23 10 W 27 12.4
17 9 NW 21 12.4
14 8 WNW 22 12.4
12 7 WSW 23 12.4

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