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

Average Wave Height

10 ft
3.9 — 17.7 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
5 — 12 secs

Average Water temperature

12 °C
12.1 — 12.9 °C

Average Wind

NNW, 17 mph
3 — 32 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 Mar 2015 last observation shown Mar 2015
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
13 8 W 21 12.2
16 8 W 26 12.1
13 7 W 27 12.2
9 6 WSW 21 12.2
8 7 W 15 12.2
8 6 WNW 19 12.2
9 7 NNW 15 12.2
8 6 N 21 12.2
7 6 NE 17 12.2
9 6 NE 21 12.2
8 6 NE 17 12.2
8 6 NNE 20 12.2
9 6 NE 22 12.2
14 9 NNW 21 12.3
11 8 NW 22 12.3
4 7 S 9 12.5
8 9 WSW 7 12.6
10 11 E 8 12.6
12 12 ENE 5 12.7
11 11 N 8 12.7
9 11 NE 6 12.7
10 8 ESE 20 12.2
12 10 NE 11 12.1
12 9 NNW 17 12.1
13 10 SW 12 12.2
14 9 W 15 12.2
15 8 WSW 25 12.2

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