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

Average Wave Height

6 ft
2 — 12.8 ft

Average Wave period

6 secs
4 — 9 secs

Average Water temperature

15 °C
13.2 — 16.3 °C

Average Wind

W, 14 mph
2 — 36 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 May 2014 last observation shown May 2014
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
3 5 NW 12 15.5
4 6 WNW 8 15.4
3 5 SW 9 15.3
3 5 SW 7 15.4
4 5 W 10 15.1
5 6 W 7 14.9
9 6 W 14 14.7
9 6 W 23 14.8
8 6 WSW 20 14.8
8 6 SE 18 14.8
8 7 S 14 15.2
4 7 WNW 10 15.4
3 6 NE 7 15.1
4 5 NE 13 14.6
7 6 ENE 21 14.4
6 5 ENE 20 14.5
5 5 ENE 14 14.4
6 6 NNW 14 14.3
8 7 WNW 13 14.2
11 7 W 19 14.2
7 6 W 18 14.2
6 7 WSW 10 14.3
8 7 WSW 13 14.2
8 8 W 11 14.1
7 8 WSW 14 13.9
5 6 S 13 13.8
4 5 E 17 13.6
4 6 NE 11 13.5
6 6 NNW 13 13.5
6 6 WNW 16 13.4

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