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

Average Wave Height

4 ft
1.3 — 13.1 ft

Average Wave period

6 secs
4 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

21 °C
19.9 — 22.2 °C

Average Wind

N, 12 mph
1 — 26 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 Aug 2016 last observation shown Aug 2016
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
3 6 NNE 10 20.4
2 5 ENE 11 21.0
5 6 NNW 12 21.2
6 6 W 16 20.9
3 5 WNW 7 20.7
4 5 NNE 12 20.7
4 6 NNE 11 21.1
5 6 N 14 20.9
4 6 NNW 10 20.7
5 5 E 17 20.5
8 8 NNW 8 20.4
11 8 W 20 20.3
6 6 SW 19 21.2
6 6 W 11 21.5
5 6 W 16 21.2
2 4 W 10 21.4
3 5 ENE 8 21.2
3 5 NE 14 20.8
3 4 ENE 14 20.8
3 5 E 14 20.5
3 5 NE 11 20.6
5 5 NNE 18 20.5
5 6 NNE 19 20.8
6 9 NNE 11 21.0
3 6 ENE 11 20.8
3 5 ENE 12 20.7
5 7 N 8 20.6
6 8 NNW 9 20.6
6 7 WSW 13 20.8
3 5 WSW 10 20.7
2 5 NNW 7 20.8

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