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

Average Wave Height

13 ft
5.2 — 32.8 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
5 — 13 secs

Average Water temperature

13 °C
12.4 — 13.2 °C

Average Wind

W, 19 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 Feb 2016 last observation shown Feb 2016
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
8 6 N 16 12.8
12 7 N 23 12.8
13 7 N 26 12.8
6 6 SSW 18 12.6
8 7 NNW 13 12.5
10 7 WSW 19 12.5
11 7 W 22 12.5
11 10 WSW 15 12.6
11 9 W 6 12.7
11 8 W 17 12.5
14 10 WSW 17 12.5
14 9 NW 17 12.5
8 8 S 18 12.5
9 8 NE 9 12.6
19 9 N 24 12.6
17 9 WNW 22 12.6
19 9 W 29 12.7
12 7 W 23 12.8
11 8 W 19 12.8
16 9 W 17 12.8
25 10 W 34 12.9
25 10 WSW 31 12.9
20 9 W 30 12.9
12 7 SSW 23 12.9
6 6 S 16 13.0
9 9 WSW 8 13.0
13 9 NW 17 13.0
15 10 W 17 12.9
13 9 WSW 15 12.9

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