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

Average Wave Height

4 ft
1.6 — 11.8 ft

Average Wave period

5 secs
4 — 10 secs

Average Water temperature

18 °C
15.4 — 20.4 °C

Average Wind

N, 12 mph
2 — 30 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 Jun 2014 last observation shown Jun 2014
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
4 5 SW 13 19.1
6 5 WNW 17 19.1
5 6 NW 13 19.3
4 5 W 10 19.4
3 4 W 13 19.4
2 4 W 11 19.8
3 5 NE 7 19.7
2 4 N 9 19.3
2 4 NNW 7 19.0
4 5 ENE 9 18.5
4 4 ENE 16 18.1
4 4 NE 16 18.0
5 5 ENE 17 17.9
5 5 NE 18 17.8
5 5 NE 16 17.8
5 5 NE 17 17.9
5 6 N 13 17.9
3 5 NNE 11 17.6
3 4 NE 13 17.2
4 6 NE 14 16.9
6 6 WSW 8 16.7
5 7 SSW 8 16.8
6 8 NNW 7 16.6
7 7 ESE 10 16.2
4 5 E 10 15.8
5 6 SE 14 15.6
8 6 WNW 17 15.6
5 7 WSW 11 16.2
3 8 W 7 16.2
3 6 WNW 5 16.2

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