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

Average Wave Height

7 ft
1.6 — 17.7 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
4 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

16 °C
15 — 17.5 °C

Average Wind

NNW, 16 mph
1 — 41 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 Nov 2017 last observation shown Nov 2017
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
7 6 NNW 21 15.3
8 7 N 20 15.4
6 6 NW 19 15.4
4 7 WSW 7 15.5
6 7 N 9 15.5
8 7 NNW 21 15.6
8 8 WNW 12 15.7
12 8 SW 23 15.6
8 7 S 21 15.7
5 8 SSW 11 15.8
4 5 SSE 15 15.8
4 7 ESE 14 16.0
5 6 E 16 16.0
5 7 ENE 17 16.0
6 8 E 9 16.1
6 6 E 20 16.2
4 6 E 13 16.3
8 7 NNE 18 16.4
10 7 NW 24 16.5
8 7 WNW 22 16.5
9 8 NNW 19 16.4
10 9 NNW 13 16.4
14 9 NNW 21 16.6
7 8 SW 17 17.0
9 8 NNE 11 17.0
11 7 NNW 23 17.1
4 5 NW 16 17.1
2 5 W 9 17.1
2 4 E 9 17.2
3 5 SSE 9 17.1

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