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

Average Wave Height

18 ft
8.5 — 40.7 ft

Average Wave period

9 secs
6 — 14 secs

Average Water temperature

12 °C
11.9 — 12.4 °C

Average Wind

WSW, 24 mph
3 — 46 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 Feb 2014 last observation shown Feb 2014
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
23 9 WNW 32 12.1
14 8 W 25 12.1
19 10 W 19 12.0
19 9 WSW 26 12.0
15 10 SW 14 12.1
13 9 ESE 11 12.0
16 10 WSW 20 12.0
16 9 W 24 12.0
11 7 WSW 23 12.1
10 8 WSW 16 12.1
14 10 W 17 12.0
11 8 SSW 17 12.0
17 10 WSW 20 12.0
22 10 W 20 12.0
18 9 SW 28 12.1
21 9 W 27 12.0
15 8 SW 23 12.1
15 8 WSW 26 12.2
20 9 NW 28 12.2
26 11 SW 23 12.3
27 10 W 34 12.3
19 9 WSW 29 12.3
18 9 SSW 27 12.3
31 11 WSW 32 12.3
17 8 SW 28 12.3
14 8 SSW 25 12.4
24 12 WSW 18 12.4
21 10 W 26 12.4

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