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

Average Wave Height

7 ft
2.6 — 24 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
4 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

15 °C
13.8 — 16.4 °C

Average Wind

WNW, 13 mph
2 — 34 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 May 2015 last observation shown May 2015
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
5 5 WSW 16 15.9
5 6 WSW 13 16.2
4 6 WNW 10 16.0
3 7 NNW 7 15.8
4 6 N 9 15.4
6 7 N 12 15.2
3 5 NNW 12 15.3
4 6 NNW 9 15.4
4 7 NNW 9 15.3
4 7 N 7 15.1
5 6 N 10 14.7
10 8 NNW 16 14.5
11 8 WNW 17 14.6
7 9 WNW 11 14.9
6 9 NE 8 14.8
7 8 NW 10 14.5
15 8 NW 18 14.4
11 6 W 26 14.8
5 7 SW 12 15.1
8 9 NE 9 15.0
8 9 N 8 14.9
5 6 ESE 10 14.7
5 6 SW 10 14.3
5 5 WSW 17 14.0
7 7 ESE 12 13.9
12 8 WSW 17 13.9
12 7 WSW 26 14.0
6 7 SSE 9 14.3
8 6 SW 14 14.0
7 6 SSW 16 13.9
11 7 WSW 24 13.9

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