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

Average Wave Height

10 ft
4.3 — 27.2 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
4 — 13 secs

Average Water temperature

13 °C
12.2 — 13 °C

Average Wind

NNW, 19 mph
2 — 44 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 Mar 2016 last observation shown Mar 2016
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
10 7 NNW 20 12.3
10 8 N 18 12.5
11 8 SW 14 12.5
21 9 WSW 28 12.3
19 9 SW 28 12.3
12 8 SSW 21 12.5
8 7 WSW 14 12.4
8 10 W 10 12.4
5 6 NNE 15 12.5
5 5 NE 14 12.4
6 5 NE 19 12.6
7 6 NE 20 12.8
7 6 ENE 21 12.9
6 6 E 18 12.9
6 6 ENE 13 12.9
6 6 NNE 14 12.6
6 7 ENE 13 12.7
7 6 E 17 12.7
7 8 NE 14 12.3
7 9 NE 9 12.3
7 7 NNE 11 12.3
14 8 N 24 12.3
16 8 WNW 31 12.3
8 7 WNW 13 12.4
13 7 N 21 12.4
11 7 NW 19 12.5
17 9 NW 23 12.5
13 7 W 26 12.5
17 9 W 26 12.5
15 8 WNW 26 12.4
6 6 W 20 12.6

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