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

Average Wave Height

7 ft
2 — 19 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
5 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

13 °C
12.4 — 14.4 °C

Average Wind

N, 13 mph
2 — 33 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 Apr 2014 last observation shown Apr 2014
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
6 7 W 11 13.4
7 6 W 17 13.3
7 7 W 13 13.2
15 8 W 27 13.2
14 8 W 26 13.4
8 7 WSW 21 13.5
8 9 SE 9 13.7
6 6 WSW 13 13.7
5 7 SW 12 13.8
6 8 N 12 13.7
4 6 E 5 13.8
4 6 ENE 9 14.0
3 6 NE 10 14.0
2 6 NNE 5 13.8
5 5 E 14 13.3
8 6 E 21 13.2
7 6 ENE 17 13.2
5 6 NE 14 13.2
5 6 N 14 13.2
6 6 N 18 13.0
6 6 NE 14 12.9
9 8 E 16 13.0
8 8 N 9 13.0
9 8 W 13 12.9
7 7 SE 7 13.0
6 6 SSW 10 12.7
7 7 SW 15 12.7
5 8 WNW 9 12.6
6 7 NE 7 12.5
8 7 SE 13 12.5

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