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

Average Wave Height

9 ft
3.6 — 22 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
5 — 12 secs

Average Water temperature

12 °C
12 — 13.6 °C

Average Wind

SW, 17 mph
2 — 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 Mar 2017 last observation shown Mar 2017
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
12 8 SW 23 12.7
11 11 SE 7 13.1
7 8 SE 9 12.9
5 6 S 15 12.6
5 6 S 11 12.6
6 6 ESE 20 12.3
7 6 NE 20 12.2
8 7 ENE 19 12.3
13 10 SW 10 12.3
14 9 WSW 20 12.4
9 8 WNW 16 12.5
8 8 WSW 16 12.5
8 8 W 9 12.5
9 9 WNW 7 12.4
9 9 N 13 12.4
8 8 ENE 14 12.5
10 9 ENE 19 12.3
9 9 NE 15 12.3
12 8 N 21 12.3
9 6 NW 26 12.3
4 7 WSW 11 12.3
6 7 ESE 15 12.3
8 8 SSE 10 12.3
9 8 WSW 15 12.1
14 9 W 22 12.1
18 9 WNW 28 12.1
13 8 WSW 26 12.0
13 7 W 28 12.1
8 7 SW 21 12.2
9 8 SE 12 12.1
15 8 WSW 28 12.2

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