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

Average Wave Height

11 ft
2.6 — 28.9 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
5 — 12 secs

Average Water temperature

12 °C
12.1 — 12.7 °C

Average Wind

NW, 20 mph
2 — 37 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 Feb 2015 last observation shown Feb 2015
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
14 9 WSW 23 12.2
14 9 WNW 16 12.2
12 7 WNW 22 12.2
16 9 W 25 12.2
25 11 WNW 26 12.2
16 8 W 30 12.2
11 8 W 19 12.2
13 8 NW 23 12.2
13 9 WSW 21 12.2
7 9 SSW 11 12.3
10 10 ENE 9 12.3
14 9 NNE 20 12.3
13 9 NW 19 12.3
9 8 N 7 12.3
18 9 W 21 12.3
10 6 WSW 25 12.3
3 6 SW 11 12.3
4 5 S 9 12.4
6 5 E 17 12.3
8 6 ENE 23 12.2
9 6 ENE 23 12.3
9 6 NE 22 12.3
10 6 NE 24 12.4
9 6 NNE 22 12.4
12 7 NNE 27 12.5
9 7 N 17 12.6
8 7 SSE 15 12.6
15 8 NW 25 12.6

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