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

Average Wave Height

7 ft
2 — 21.3 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
5 — 12 secs

Average Water temperature

19 °C
18.3 — 20.5 °C

Average Wind

W, 14 mph
1 — 38 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 Sep 2017 last observation shown Sep 2017
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
10 10 WSW 12 18.8
8 9 W 11 18.9
6 8 S 7 18.8
5 7 S 11 18.7
5 8 ESE 7 18.6
9 9 NNW 8 18.6
9 9 SSW 10 18.4
5 6 SSE 14 18.4
4 6 ENE 10 18.4
4 6 NNW 14 18.5
2 6 SSE 9 18.5
3 7 SW 4 18.7
3 6 NNE 9 18.6
5 5 WNW 17 18.6
6 6 NW 17 18.7
9 8 NNW 17 18.9
11 8 NW 21 19.0
10 7 WSW 25 18.9
12 9 W 18 18.8
14 8 WNW 26 19.0
10 7 W 25 19.2
11 7 NW 25 19.5
7 6 W 20 19.7
7 8 WNW 10 19.8
6 7 NNW 10 19.9
8 8 W 13 20.1
7 8 W 11 20.2
5 6 SW 17 20.0
4 6 ENE 8 20.0
5 6 NNW 15 19.9

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