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

Average Wave Height

6 ft
1.6 — 15.4 ft

Average Wave period

6 secs
4 — 12 secs

Average Water temperature

13 °C
12.5 — 14.2 °C

Average Wind

NE, 16 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 Apr 2017 last observation shown Apr 2017
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
11 7 WSW 27 13.2
5 5 SE 19 13.4
2 5 NE 8 13.5
4 5 NE 12 13.4
6 6 NNE 17 13.4
5 5 NNE 18 13.4
4 4 ENE 17 13.4
5 5 ENE 20 13.3
5 6 ENE 18 13.2
7 5 E 24 13.2
9 6 E 31 13.3
8 6 E 27 13.4
4 5 ENE 21 13.6
3 5 ENE 15 13.6
3 6 ENE 11 13.7
3 6 N 8 13.7
3 7 WNW 8 13.6
3 6 NE 11 13.6
3 5 ENE 10 13.3
4 6 NE 14 13.1
5 6 NNE 16 13.0
3 6 N 12 13.2
3 7 ESE 8 13.1
5 6 E 17 12.9
8 8 ENE 17 12.8
12 9 NE 16 12.7
10 10 NW 13 12.8
6 9 E 7 12.9
8 7 N 12 12.6
12 7 WNW 26 12.5

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