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

Average Wave Height

8 ft
2.3 — 15.7 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
4 — 13 secs

Average Water temperature

14 °C
11.8 — 14.7 °C

Average Wind

SE, 12 mph
1 — 26 mph

Chart showing grouped wave observations for Gascogne. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.

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 Dec 2016 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
6 5 E 21 14.4
4 5 E 13 14.4
4 5 E 20 14.4
6 6 ESE 18 14.4
4 7 NE 3 14.4
3 7 SE 6 14.5
4 7 SE 10 14.4
8 9 SSE 8 14.4
7 9 SE 8 14.2
9 10 SSE 8 14.1
8 10 S 6 14.2
6 9 S 7 14.3
6 9 SSE 11 14.2
7 8 SW 11 14.1
10 9 SSW 17 14.1
12 9 SSW 13 14.1
13 11 ENE 13 14.1
7 8 E 16 14.0
6 7 NE 18 13.9
12 11 NW 13 13.9
11 9 WSW 18 13.8
14 11 W 13 13.9
14 11 SW 15 13.8
12 10 WSW 16 13.8
11 10 WSW 11 13.8
11 10 N 9 13.9
10 8 E 21 13.8
6 8 ENE 9 13.8
5 10 N 8 13.7
7 11 E 8 13.7
5 9 ESE 7 13.7

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