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Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2017 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

7 ft
0.7 — 21.7 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
4 — 13 secs

Average Water temperature

13 °C
12.4 — 13.7 °C

Average Wind

E, 17 mph
1 — 39 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 Jan 2017 last observation shown Jan 2017
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
10 9 SSE 8 12.5
6 6 SSW 14 12.5
8 7 SSW 20 12.5
10 8 W 16 12.5
10 8 SSW 14 12.5
8 6 SE 23 12.4
8 8 ESE 18 12.5
6 9 E 11 12.5
6 8 NE 12 12.6
6 9 NE 5 12.7
6 7 ESE 11 12.7
5 6 E 16 12.7
5 5 ENE 18 12.8
8 6 ENE 24 12.8
6 6 ENE 19 12.9
7 6 N 21 12.9
8 7 NNW 21 12.9
12 8 NNW 20 13.0
18 9 NW 27 13.1
12 8 WNW 24 13.2
11 8 NW 18 13.3
11 8 NW 25 13.2
3 7 SSW 9 13.3
5 7 E 14 13.2
4 5 E 17 13.3
5 5 E 20 13.3
2 5 E 13 13.4
2 5 E 8 13.4
6 5 E 19 13.4
8 7 ESE 20 13.5
8 10 SW 11 13.7

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