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

Average Wave Height

4 ft
1.3 — 10.2 ft

Average Wave period

6 secs
4 — 26 secs

Average Water temperature

20 °C
14.2 — 21.6 °C

Average Wind

N, 12 mph
1 — 26 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 Aug 2017 last observation shown Aug 2017
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
6 8 NNW 8 20.0
6 7 N 15 20.2
3 5 NNE 12 20.5
2 5 E 9 20.5
3 6 ENE 12 20.2
2 6 ENE 9 20.3
3 6 NE 4 20.3
3 6 NNE 10 20.3
4 7 NNE 8 20.2
5 6 NW 16 20.2
5 5 E 19 20.0
4 7 E 11 20.4
5 7 NNE 7 20.5
5 6 WNW 12 20.1
5 5 SW 17 20.1
2 5 SW 11 20.0
2 4 NW 7 19.8
3 4 NNE 15 19.8
3 5 ENE 12 19.7
3 6 WNW 7 19.7
3 5 NW 8 19.5
6 6 NNW 17 19.4
7 6 NW 22 19.5
5 6 WNW 18 19.7
4 5 N 17 19.9
3 6 NE 14 19.8
5 6 N 13 20.0
8 8 W 14 19.9
8 8 WSW 16 19.7
5 6 SSW 16 19.7
4 7 W 5 20.0

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