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

Average Wave Height

10 ft
2 — 28.5 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
4 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

14 °C
13.3 — 15 °C

Average Wind

W, 20 mph
1 — 53 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 Dec 2017 last observation shown Dec 2017
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
19 9 WSW 32 13.4
18 9 WSW 31 13.5
11 7 WSW 27 13.5
12 9 W 17 13.5
22 9 NW 34 13.7
14 7 WSW 32 13.8
7 7 S 24 14.0
4 7 SE 10 13.7
5 8 SSE 12 13.8
5 10 WSW 6 14.0
6 10 E 8 13.8
7 10 E 10 13.8
5 7 E 11 13.5
6 6 NW 20 13.8
5 7 WNW 14 13.7
11 8 N 18 13.7
20 10 NW 27 13.9
19 9 W 31 14.0
13 7 W 30 14.4
13 9 WNW 17 14.5
20 9 NW 34 14.5
14 7 WSW 32 14.5
8 7 WSW 17 14.6
11 8 N 16 14.8
8 6 SW 26 14.9
3 5 SSE 13 14.9
2 4 ESE 13 15.0
3 5 ENE 6 14.9
3 5 N 12 14.9
6 5 NNE 18 14.8
9 6 N 26 14.9

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