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

Average Wave Height

4 ft
1 — 9.2 ft

Average Wave period

6 secs
4 — 13 secs

Average Water temperature

21 °C
0 — 22 °C

Average Wind

ENE, 10 mph
2 — 24 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 Sep 2014 last observation shown Sep 2014
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
4 7 W 6 20.9
5 9 WSW 6 20.8
6 9 SW 5 20.6
5 7 E 10 20.6
5 8 ENE 9 20.8
5 8 NE 8 20.9
6 8 NNW 10 21.0
6 5 NE 16 21.0
6 5 NE 20 21.2
4 8 NNE 10 21.4
3 6 NNE 8 21.7
3 6 ENE 5 21.6
4 7 ENE 8 21.2
6 8 SE 8 21.2
4 5 E 14 20.9
2 6 S 6 21.2
4 6 E 8 21.0
6 6 E 15 21.1
4 5 E 12 21.2
3 4 E 11 21.0
2 4 E 11 21.0
2 5 E 5 21.1
3 5 SW 9 21.0
3 5 ENE 11 20.9
2 6 ESE 7 21.2
3 6 NW 3 20.9
3 6 N 4 20.7
6 6 ENE 16 20.5
7 7 ENE 17 20.5
5 7 ENE 12 20.6

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