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

Average Wave Height

6 ft
2 — 19.7 ft

Average Wave period

6 secs
4 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

18 °C
17.5 — 19.6 °C

Average Wind

N, 15 mph
2 — 47 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 Sep 2015 last observation shown Sep 2015
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
7 5 ENE 18 17.6
7 5 ENE 21 17.6
6 5 ENE 19 17.7
5 5 ENE 15 17.7
7 6 ENE 15 17.7
8 9 ENE 11 17.7
5 7 WNW 5 17.7
8 8 WNW 8 17.8
9 6 WNW 21 17.8
4 7 WNW 10 18.0
3 5 E 10 18.0
5 6 NNE 8 17.9
8 7 W 17 17.8
11 7 WNW 19 17.8
14 7 SW 29 18.0
11 6 SSW 26 18.2
13 7 W 27 18.4
8 6 SW 21 18.8
7 7 NW 8 19.0
5 8 SW 8 19.2
7 9 WSW 10 19.2
3 6 SSE 6 19.0
5 5 E 17 19.0
5 5 ENE 18 19.1
3 4 ENE 12 19.3
3 4 NNE 11 19.5
3 4 N 11 19.4
4 5 N 13 19.4
3 4 NNE 14 19.2
5 5 N 13 19.1

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