Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Mar 2010 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
2 — 15.1 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
ESE, 17 mph
2 — 37 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 7 | 6 | ENE | 17 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | ENE | 16 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | N | 14 | - | |
| 9 | 6 | ENE | 26 | - | |
| 10 | 6 | E | 27 | - | |
| 11 | 6 | ENE | 24 | - | |
| 9 | 6 | ENE | 23 | - | |
| 9 | 6 | NE | 22 | - | |
| 8 | 6 | NE | 20 | - | |
| 6 | 5 | NE | 16 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | NNE | 14 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | NNE | 14 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | NE | 11 | - | |
| 3 | 4 | E | 16 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | SE | 17 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | ESE | 7 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | S | 8 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | SSE | 10 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | SW | 12 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | SW | 8 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | SSW | 11 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | SSE | 11 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | S | 10 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | SSW | 20 | - | |
| 13 | 7 | WSW | 28 | - | |
| 13 | 7 | W | 21 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | SW | 13 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | S | 14 | - | |
| 14 | 8 | W | 34 | - | |
| 13 | 8 | WNW | 15 | - |