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

Average Wave Height

11 ft
4.3 — 17.1 ft

Average Wave period

9 secs
5 — 13 secs

Average Water temperature

15 °C
14 — 15.2 °C

Average Wind

S, 14 mph
2 — 29 mph

Chart showing grouped wave observations for Gascogne. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.

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 Dec 2015 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
11 9 S 11 15.1
9 9 S 12 15.1
9 8 S 16 15.1
10 8 NE 10 15.0
11 9 S 14 14.9
15 10 S 11 14.9
12 10 SSE 10 14.9
12 9 W 15 14.8
12 10 ESE 10 14.8
10 9 SW 10 14.8
10 9 SW 10 14.8
10 10 S 8 14.9
7 7 SSE 13 14.9
6 7 SSE 10 15.0
9 8 SSW 14 15.0
11 9 S 12 15.0
9 8 SSW 11 15.0
9 9 S 13 14.9
10 9 S 11 14.7
15 9 WSW 21 14.6
13 8 SW 22 14.7
11 8 SSW 18 14.9
16 10 SW 13 14.7
15 9 SW 19 14.7
12 9 S 12 14.6
11 9 S 9 14.5
9 8 SSE 13 14.4
10 7 S 20 14.3
12 8 SSW 21 14.2
14 9 SSE 14 14.2
17 10 SW 19 14.1

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