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

Average Wave Height

6 ft
1.6 — 18.7 ft

Average Wave period

6 secs
4 — 10 secs

Average Water temperature

20 °C
18.7 — 21.5 °C

Average Wind

NNW, 12 mph
2 — 41 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 Aug 2015 last observation shown Aug 2015
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
4 5 N 14 19.4
4 7 NNE 7 19.6
4 6 NNE 8 19.3
6 6 NE 13 18.9
7 7 NW 11 18.9
7 7 SW 16 19.1
8 7 SSW 18 19.0
14 8 W 24 19.1
8 7 SW 20 20.3
5 7 NW 12 20.7
3 6 NE 8 21.1
3 6 SE 6 20.6
2 6 NW 3 20.6
3 7 N 5 20.6
3 7 NE 6 20.0
6 8 E 10 19.9
8 8 N 8 20.1
10 6 WNW 23 20.3
5 5 W 18 21.2
5 5 N 12 20.8
5 5 NNE 16 20.4
4 6 ENE 12 20.6
4 5 N 10 20.4
6 6 NW 14 20.3
6 6 WSW 15 20.6
7 7 ENE 7 20.9
8 7 SW 16 20.9
10 9 SW 9 21.1
6 6 WSW 12 21.0
5 5 SSE 16 20.9
4 6 NNE 9 21.1

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