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Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2018 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

13 ft
3.3 — 32.8 ft

Average Wave period

9 secs
5 — 13 secs

Average Water temperature

4 °C
0 — 24.9 °C

Average Wind

W, 22 mph
2 — 48 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 Jan 2018 last observation shown Jan 2018
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
6 7 WSW 17 0.0
7 9 SE 8 0.0
8 9 E 7 0.0
7 8 S 9 0.0
9 8 W 12 0.0
15 9 NNW 23 0.0
16 11 W 19 0.0
11 8 SW 21 0.0
10 8 SW 19 0.0
11 7 WSW 23 0.0
12 7 W 27 0.0
16 8 W 33 0.0
13 8 WNW 21 0.0
19 10 W 27 0.0
26 11 WNW 27 0.0
18 9 W 34 0.0
11 7 W 28 0.0
11 9 NW 17 0.0
10 8 SW 18 0.0
10 9 ESE 11 0.0
17 9 NW 23 0.0
14 8 WSW 28 0.0
6 6 SW 17 21.3
7 6 NE 13 14.9
13 8 NE 26 13.6
15 10 NW 14 13.6
14 8 WSW 26 13.4
20 9 WSW 33 13.8
21 10 W 32 13.7
17 9 WSW 28 13.7
26 10 W 35 13.6

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