Gascogne wave buoy monthly averages for 2011 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
7 ft
0.3 — 12.5 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 28 secs
Average Water temperature
16 °C
-25.8 — 39.5 °C
Average Wind
N, 14 mph
2 — 193 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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 6 | E | 18 | 12.0 | |
| 10 | 9 | WSW | 13 | 12.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | NE | 15 | 12.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | NE | 12 | 14.1 | |
| 7 | 7 | NNE | 12 | 16.5 | |
| 6 | 6 | WNW | 14 | 17.6 | |
| 6 | 6 | NW | 14 | 18.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | NNW | 12 | 19.3 | |
| 7 | 7 | W | 12 | 19.4 | |
| 7 | 7 | ENE | 12 | 19.1 | |
| 9 | 8 | SSE | 13 | 16.8 | |
| 10 | 7 | WNW | 16 | 14.3 |