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

Average Wave Height

4 ft
1.6 — 11.5 ft

Average Wave period

6 secs
4 — 9 secs

Average Water temperature

20 °C
19 — 22 °C

Average Wind

NNW, 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 Jul 2014 last observation shown Jul 2014
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
4 8 N 8 21.6
3 6 N 7 21.6
5 5 N 14 21.3
4 5 N 14 21.6
3 5 NNE 10 21.4
3 5 N 8 21.1
3 6 NNW 10 20.8
4 7 NNW 8 20.8
3 6 NE 7 20.6
2 5 ENE 10 20.6
4 6 NNW 9 20.5
4 5 WNW 15 20.2
2 5 S 7 20.3
3 5 WSW 6 20.1
4 5 WNW 15 20.1
4 5 NE 13 19.9
3 6 NE 6 19.9
4 6 W 6 19.4
5 5 W 17 19.3
4 5 NW 12 19.3
4 5 NNW 13 19.1
5 5 NNW 15 19.1
6 6 NNW 17 19.1
6 6 NNW 13 19.3
6 6 W 13 19.3
7 6 WNW 16 19.2
11 6 WSW 26 19.2
5 6 WNW 18 19.8
3 6 N 6 19.8
4 6 NNE 8 19.4
7 6 SSW 11 19.2

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