Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2010 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
8 ft
2.6 — 14.4 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
17 °C
16 — 18 °C
Average Wind
NE, 16 mph
2 — 38 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7 | SW | 24 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | SSW | 18 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | S | 17 | - | |
| 12 | 7 | WNW | 25 | - | |
| 12 | 7 | SW | 24 | - | |
| 13 | 10 | NNE | 11 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | ESE | 13 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | SE | 15 | - | |
| 12 | 9 | NNW | 12 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | NW | 18 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | NE | 18 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | ENE | 16 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | NE | 16 | 18.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | NE | 14 | 18.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 15 | 17.5 | |
| 5 | 5 | NNE | 16 | 17.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | NE | 14 | 17.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | NNE | 10 | 17.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | WNW | 9 | 17.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | NE | 14 | 17.0 | |
| 6 | 5 | E | 17 | 17.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 6 | 17.0 | |
| 6 | 5 | W | 17 | 17.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | N | 16 | 17.0 | |
| 6 | 5 | ENE | 15 | 17.0 | |
| 4 | 4 | SE | 14 | 17.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | SW | 11 | 17.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | S | 10 | 17.0 | |
| 10 | 8 | SSW | 16 | 17.0 | |
| 12 | 7 | SSW | 24 | 16.7 | |
| 13 | 8 | W | 20 | 16.0 |