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

Average Wave Height

11 ft
2.3 — 33.5 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
5 — 13 secs

Average Water temperature

12 °C
12 — 12.5 °C

Average Wind

SSW, 19 mph
1 — 60 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 Feb 2017 last observation shown Feb 2017
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
26 11 W 34 12.2
18 9 WSW 34 12.2
8 7 WSW 20 12.2
7 7 S 17 12.2
10 8 NNE 11 12.1
7 7 WNW 16 12.2
6 9 SSE 3 12.3
6 9 N 7 12.2
6 9 WNW 9 12.2
8 11 WNW 6 12.2
5 11 S 6 12.2
3 7 ESE 10 12.1
4 8 ENE 8 12.3
4 7 S 8 12.2
4 6 SSE 11 12.0
9 6 SSE 22 12.0
9 6 E 27 12.0
10 7 ENE 25 12.1
13 8 E 29 12.1
11 8 ESE 25 12.1
18 11 NNW 16 12.2
13 9 WNW 22 12.2
13 8 WSW 21 12.2
21 9 WNW 37 12.3
19 9 WSW 27 12.3
26 11 SW 33 12.4
18 9 SSW 30 12.5
11 9 SSW 17 12.5

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