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

Average Wave Height

10 ft
2.6 — 18.4 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
4 — 12 secs

Average Water temperature

15 °C
13.6 — 15.9 °C

Average Wind

NW, 17 mph
2 — 32 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 Dec 2014 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
7 6 N 18 15.7
8 6 N 21 15.6
13 7 NNE 24 15.4
9 8 NNE 9 15.3
9 8 NNW 18 15.3
13 8 N 17 15.2
9 8 WNW 14 15.2
12 8 NW 18 15.1
11 9 WNW 13 15.0
11 7 W 22 14.9
18 11 WSW 21 14.8
18 8 SSW 26 14.7
13 8 NNE 23 14.7
9 8 N 12 14.6
10 8 WSW 17 14.5
11 8 NW 17 14.5
10 7 W 23 14.5
11 7 W 19 14.4
14 8 W 21 14.4
12 10 N 10 14.3
9 10 SSE 5 14.3
6 8 ESE 6 14.2
9 10 SSW 11 14.2
10 8 WSW 16 14.1
7 8 ENE 7 14.0
6 7 NW 11 13.9
10 6 WNW 24 13.8
11 6 NNE 23 13.7
6 6 E 15 13.7
4 4 ESE 16 13.7
5 5 SE 15 13.6

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