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

Average Wave Height

11 ft
2.6 — 21.3 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
5 — 12 secs

Average Water temperature

17 °C
15.6 — 19.3 °C

Average Wind

W, 19 mph
2 — 44 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 Nov 2014 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
6 7 W 13 19.3
12 8 WSW 21 19.1
15 8 WSW 27 18.7
14 8 NW 21 18.5
12 8 NNW 18 18.3
8 6 SW 19 18.2
16 8 W 28 18.0
17 9 WSW 22 17.7
11 8 WNW 14 17.5
10 7 SSW 19 17.4
10 6 SW 25 17.2
16 9 WSW 22 17.1
11 8 S 20 17.1
15 8 SW 24 16.9
15 8 WSW 27 16.7
17 8 W 29 16.5
11 7 WNW 20 16.4
6 6 SSW 13 16.3
8 7 E 14 16.4
9 8 E 13 16.3
5 7 SSE 8 16.3
3 7 NNE 7 16.3
11 8 N 23 16.2
9 7 N 17 16.0
6 8 WNW 11 15.9
8 9 N 8 15.8
8 7 SE 18 15.9
11 7 ESE 24 15.9
13 10 NE 14 15.9
10 7 NNE 21 15.9

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