Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Apr 2010 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
1.6 — 12.8 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
ENE, 13 mph
2 — 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | W | 15 | - | |
| 11 | 6 | WSW | 24 | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 10 | 7 | WNW | 15 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | SSE | 12 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | SW | 11 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | NNW | 13 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | NE | 12 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 16 | - | |
| 4 | 4 | ENE | 16 | - | |
| 6 | 5 | ENE | 19 | - | |
| 9 | 6 | NE | 23 | - | |
| 6 | 5 | ENE | 18 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | ENE | 15 | - | |
| 6 | 5 | ENE | 21 | - | |
| 7 | 5 | ENE | 21 | - | |
| 6 | 5 | E | 18 | - | |
| 3 | 4 | E | 9 | - | |
| 2 | 5 | W | 6 | - | |
| 2 | 4 | ENE | 7 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | ENE | 16 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | NE | 11 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | W | 5 | - | |
| 2 | 5 | S | 8 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | WNW | 8 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | E | 12 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | E | 14 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | E | 6 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | WNW | 14 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | WNW | 6 | - |