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Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for May 2020 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

5 ft
1.6 — 9.5 ft

Average Wave period

6 secs
4 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

- °C
- — - °C

Average Wind

ENE, 14 mph
1 — 29 mph

Chart showing grouped wave observations for Gascogne. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.

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 May 2020 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
9 7 W 21 -
8 6 W 23 -
5 6 SSE 11 -
5 5 ENE 18 -
4 6 SE 10 -
3 6 ENE 7 -
4 6 ENE 11 -
3 5 SSE 10 -
2 6 NW 8 -
3 4 NW 16 -
7 6 NNE 20 -
7 6 ENE 20 -
5 5 ENE 19 -
8 6 NE 25 -
7 6 NE 22 -
4 5 NNE 15 -
2 5 NE 8 -
2 6 ENE 9 -
3 6 ENE 11 -
4 7 ENE 9 -
4 8 E 8 -
5 6 WNW 12 -
9 9 N 8 -
7 7 ENE 16 -
5 6 NE 17 -
6 7 NE 17 -
6 7 ENE 17 -
4 5 E 16 -
3 5 ENE 13 -
3 5 ENE 12 -
3 6 ENE 12 -

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