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Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for May 2021 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

7 ft
0 — 13.1 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
0 — 10 secs

Average Water temperature

- °C
- — - °C

Average Wind

W, 15 mph
1 — 41 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 2021 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
3 5 N 11 -
2 5 NE 8 -
2 5 SSE 10 -
8 6 W 23 -
6 7 WSW 11 -
7 6 W 21 -
7 7 SW 12 -
7 7 S 9 -
11 9 SSW 13 -
11 8 WSW 20 -
10 7 WSW 23 -
9 7 WSW 27 -
8 7 WNW 13 -
6 6 WSW 19 -
7 6 WSW 16 -
11 8 W 24 -
11 7 W 19 -
5 7 WSW 11 -
4 5 WNW 11 -
4 5 SSW 16 -
11 8 W 20 -
8 6 W 20 -
7 6 WSW 22 -
12 7 W 27 -
10 8 W 11 -
6 7 WNW 7 -
4 6 E 11 -
5 7 NNE 9 -
5 9 N 8 -
6 9 NNE 9 -
5 8 ENE 12 -

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