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

Average Wave Height

8 ft
2.3 — 20.7 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
4 — 10 secs

Average Water temperature

16 °C
14.3 — 17.4 °C

Average Wind

NNE, 19 mph
1 — 43 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 Nov 2016 last observation shown Nov 2016
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
5 5 E 21 14.4
6 6 E 14 14.4
6 6 ENE 19 14.5
6 5 E 23 14.6
6 5 E 24 14.7
4 5 ENE 14 14.7
8 6 E 25 14.8
8 7 N 23 14.8
11 8 NNW 15 14.9
13 7 WSW 31 14.9
14 8 SW 27 15.0
16 9 WSW 27 15.2
18 9 W 30 15.5
9 7 WSW 22 15.7
5 9 WSW 8 15.7
4 8 E 5 15.7
5 7 NE 13 15.8
6 6 N 17 15.9
6 6 W 20 15.9
10 8 WNW 13 16.1
11 7 W 26 16.0
13 7 WNW 30 16.1
7 6 WNW 23 16.2
8 6 N 21 16.4
9 7 NNW 22 16.7
5 5 N 18 16.8
3 5 ESE 10 17.0
4 5 E 17 17.0
4 8 E 11 17.1
4 9 ENE 5 17.1

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