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

Average Wave Height

8 ft
2.6 — 16.4 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
4 — 14 secs

Average Water temperature

20 °C
0 — 21.4 °C

Average Wind

SSE, 12 mph
2 — 32 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 Oct 2014 last observation shown Oct 2014
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
4 6 S 7 19.3
5 7 SSE 6 19.2
6 9 SE 7 19.2
7 9 SE 6 19.2
10 10 ESE 12 19.2
8 9 E 15 19.2
7 10 N 6 19.3
5 8 WSW 8 19.2
7 8 SSE 10 19.2
10 9 E 7 19.2
8 7 WNW 17 19.3
8 9 NE 8 19.4
10 10 S 6 19.4
11 9 S 6 19.3
11 9 SSE 14 19.1
12 9 SSW 17 19.1
8 7 SSW 20 19.2
4 5 S 16 19.2
4 5 N 9 19.2
7 5 N 16 19.2
5 6 E 12 19.3
7 7 SW 9 19.4
13 8 WSW 17 19.5
12 8 WSW 21 19.8
13 8 WSW 20 19.8
11 7 WSW 21 20.0
10 9 E 13 20.4
9 8 NW 17 20.8
10 11 NE 6 20.9
9 10 ENE 9 20.9
4 8 NE 5 21.2

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