Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for May 2010 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
1.6 — 9.2 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
N, 14 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 7 | W | 9 | - | |
| 6 | 5 | NW | 18 | - | |
| 9 | 6 | N | 24 | - | |
| 9 | 6 | NNE | 28 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | N | 20 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | N | 9 | - | |
| 2 | 5 | E | 9 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | E | 12 | - | |
| 7 | 5 | E | 17 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | NNW | 9 | - | |
| 6 | 5 | N | 18 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | NE | 16 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | N | 10 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | WNW | 15 | - | |
| 8 | 6 | NNW | 18 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | WNW | 12 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | N | 8 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | NE | 7 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | NE | 10 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | ENE | 13 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | ENE | 17 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | ENE | 18 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | ENE | 16 | - | |
| 3 | 4 | ESE | 10 | - | |
| 2 | 4 | W | 10 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | WSW | 18 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | WNW | 12 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | WNW | 9 | - | |
| 7 | 5 | WSW | 22 | - | |
| 8 | 6 | W | 20 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | WNW | 12 | - |