Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2011 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
8 ft
2.3 — 23.6 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
12 — 12 °C
Average Wind
ESE, 18 mph
2 — 31 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | NNE | 14 | 12.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | NNE | 19 | 12.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | NNE | 22 | 12.0 | |
| 10 | 6 | NE | 25 | 12.0 | |
| 9 | 6 | ENE | 24 | 12.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | WNW | 14 | 12.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | ENE | 13 | 12.0 | |
| 7 | 5 | ENE | 21 | 12.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | ENE | 23 | 12.0 | |
| 8 | 5 | ENE | 24 | 12.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | ENE | 20 | 12.0 | |
| 9 | 6 | E | 24 | 12.0 | |
| 9 | 6 | E | 25 | 12.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | NNE | 15 | 12.0 | |
| 12 | 10 | SW | 15 | 12.0 | |
| 13 | 10 | S | 13 | 12.0 | |
| 11 | 10 | S | 10 | 12.0 | |
| 12 | 9 | SW | 12 | 12.0 | |
| 10 | 8 | SW | 15 | 12.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | WSW | 18 | 12.0 | |
| 10 | 6 | W | 20 | 12.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | SSW | 21 | 12.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | W | 12 | 12.0 | |
| 17 | 9 | SW | 19 | 12.0 | |
| 11 | 8 | SSW | 20 | 12.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | SSW | 19 | 12.0 | |
| 6 | 5 | SSW | 17 | 12.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | SE | 18 | 12.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | E | 14 | 12.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | ENE | 15 | 12.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | NE | 13 | 12.0 |