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Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2019 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

12 ft
4.3 — 34.8 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
5 — 12 secs

Average Water temperature

0 °C
0 — 0 °C

Average Wind

SW, 21 mph
1 — 49 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 Dec 2019 last observation shown Dec 2019
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
6 8 WSW 14 0.0
7 9 SSE 9 0.0
9 10 ESE 13 0.0
8 7 E 20 0.0
10 9 SE 12 0.0
8 7 WSW 20 0.0
10 9 SE 15 0.0
10 8 WSW 16 0.0
16 9 WSW 23 0.0
27 11 W 35 0.0
17 8 SW 35 0.0
14 9 WSW 27 0.0
11 8 S 21 0.0
8 7 SSE 22 0.0
11 9 W 15 0.0
16 11 N 16 0.0
18 10 SW 17 0.0
21 9 WSW 32 0.0
23 10 W 39 0.0
20 9 W 34 0.0
13 8 WNW 28 0.0
12 9 SSW 19 0.0
22 10 WNW 25 0.0
9 7 W 26 0.0
9 8 WSW 14 0.0
9 9 SW 15 0.0
6 8 NNE 11 0.0
5 7 ENE 14 0.0
7 6 E 22 0.0
10 7 NE 30 0.0
9 7 N 20 0.0

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