Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2010 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
2 — 8.9 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
N, 11 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 5 | ENE | 18 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | NNE | 6 | - | |
| 6 | 10 | WNW | 5 | - | |
| 5 | 9 | NNW | 4 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | S | 6 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | WSW | 14 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | WSW | 19 | - | |
| 8 | 6 | W | 20 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | WNW | 11 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | SSE | 8 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | NE | 10 | - | |
| 6 | 5 | NNE | 15 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | ENE | 12 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | E | 9 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | NNE | 7 | - | |
| 8 | 9 | NNE | 9 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | NNE | 15 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | ENE | 14 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | ENE | 5 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | E | 9 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | SSW | 8 | - | |
| 6 | 9 | WNW | 4 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | W | 14 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | NW | 21 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | N | 17 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | N | 10 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | NNW | 6 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | SSE | 7 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | WSW | 14 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | W | 11 | - |