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Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Aug 2010 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

5 ft
0 — 17.4 ft

Average Wave period

5 secs
0 — 8 secs

Average Water temperature

0 °C
0 — 0 °C

Average Wind

NNW, 12 mph
2 — 33 mph
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.

Gascogne wave buoy daily averages Aug 2010 last observation shown Aug 2010
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
8 6 E 25 0.0
4 5 ENE 14 0.0
3 4 NE 10 0.0
5 5 NE 12 0.0
12 7 WNW 23 0.0
6 6 SW 11 0.0
6 6 SSW 16 0.0
5 5 WSW 8 0.0
7 5 W 21 0.0
4 6 WSW 9 0.0
5 7 ESE 5 0.0
4 7 SW 8 0.0
4 6 WNW 7 0.0
4 5 NE 10 0.0
2 4 W 10 0.0
3 4 NNE 7 0.0
4 4 N 13 0.0
4 5 NNW 14 0.0
4 4 N 14 0.0
4 5 N 13 0.0
5 5 NW 14 0.0
3 5 WSW 8 0.0
3 5 NNW 6 0.0
3 6 N 5 0.0
4 6 E 5 0.0
6 6 NNW 11 0.0
5 5 NW 16 0.0
4 6 NW 12 0.0
4 6 NW 11 0.0
3 5 NNW 10 0.0

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