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Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2015 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

12 ft
3.6 — 27.6 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
5 — 13 secs

Average Water temperature

13 °C
12.6 — 14 °C

Average Wind

W, 17 mph
2 — 43 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 Jan 2015 last observation shown Jan 2015
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
17 8 NW 28 12.7
20 10 WNW 26 12.7
19 9 W 33 12.8
9 7 W 21 12.9
7 7 NNW 11 12.9
6 8 W 10 12.8
9 10 NNE 5 13.0
5 6 NW 15 12.9
8 8 E 7 13.0
15 9 N 17 13.0
19 10 NW 26 13.0
9 7 SW 16 13.1
11 8 NNW 16 13.1
9 7 W 18 13.1
13 9 WSW 14 13.2
18 10 WNW 21 13.3
22 10 WSW 25 13.4
18 9 WSW 26 13.5
16 9 WSW 25 13.6
15 10 SW 20 13.7
15 10 NNE 13 13.6
14 8 W 21 13.7
16 9 WSW 23 13.8
12 9 WSW 18 13.9
11 10 SSW 11 13.8
9 8 W 15 13.6
6 8 SSE 11 13.8
10 8 WNW 9 13.8
10 8 WSW 19 13.8
7 7 WSW 13 13.7
4 7 SSW 8 13.6

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