Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2010 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
3.6 — 11.8 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
0 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
12 — 23 °C
Average Wind
NE, 19 mph
2 — 32 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | N | 14 | 14.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | NW | 16 | 14.0 | |
| 7 | 5 | NW | 18 | 13.9 | |
| 7 | 6 | SW | 18 | 14.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | SE | 15 | 13.5 | |
| 8 | 6 | NE | 13 | 13.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | NE | 17 | 13.4 | |
| 9 | 6 | NNE | 25 | 13.3 | |
| 9 | 6 | ENE | 24 | 13.0 | |
| 8 | 5 | E | 26 | 13.0 | |
| 7 | 5 | E | 23 | 13.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | E | 18 | 13.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | E | 22 | 13.0 | |
| 6 | 5 | ENE | 18 | 13.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | ENE | 14 | 13.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | NW | 18 | 13.0 | |
| 10 | 6 | NNW | 18 | 13.4 | |
| 8 | 6 | W | 20 | 13.0 | |
| 10 | 6 | WSW | 24 | 13.0 | |
| 9 | 6 | WSW | 12 | 13.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | NE | 16 | 13.0 | |
| 9 | 6 | NE | 28 | 13.0 | |
| 11 | 6 | N | 25 | 13.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | N | 19 | 13.0 | |
| 6 | 5 | ENE | 18 | 12.7 | |
| 9 | 6 | ESE | 25 | 12.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | SSE | 17 | 12.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | SSE | 10 | 12.2 | |
| 8 | 8 | ESE | 11 | 12.7 | |
| 7 | 7 | E | 15 | 12.5 | |
| 6 | 5 | E | 19 | 12.0 |