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Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2016 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

13 ft
3.6 — 28.9 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
5 — 12 secs

Average Water temperature

13 °C
12.8 — 14.1 °C

Average Wind

WSW, 20 mph
2 — 45 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 Jan 2016 last observation shown Jan 2016
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
18 9 W 28 12.9
18 9 WSW 29 12.9
13 10 WSW 16 13.0
12 9 N 17 13.0
16 9 SW 21 13.0
10 8 SW 16 13.0
10 9 SW 9 13.0
10 9 ESE 12 13.0
12 10 SSE 10 12.9
8 8 SW 12 12.9
8 8 SSE 15 12.9
7 9 SSE 8 12.9
11 8 WNW 15 12.8
11 7 W 26 12.8
4 6 SSE 14 12.9
6 6 NW 9 12.9
9 6 NNW 21 13.0
7 6 NW 18 13.0
8 7 SSW 10 13.1
15 8 WNW 24 13.1
21 9 W 35 13.2
16 8 SW 24 13.3
17 9 SW 27 13.4
12 9 SSW 16 13.3
17 9 W 21 13.4
19 9 WSW 31 13.4
21 9 W 31 13.6
22 10 W 28 13.7
16 8 SW 29 13.9
24 10 W 28 14.0
15 9 S 23 14.1

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