Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Nov 2011 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
9 ft
3 — 14.1 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 28 secs
Average Water temperature
17 °C
15.7 — 17.9 °C
Average Wind
S, 13 mph
2 — 30 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 10 | SW | 14 | 17.8 | |
| 10 | 8 | SSE | 15 | 17.8 | |
| 12 | 8 | SSW | 19 | 17.7 | |
| 12 | 9 | W | 8 | 17.5 | |
| 11 | 8 | N | 23 | 17.6 | |
| 12 | 7 | N | 23 | 17.5 | |
| 6 | 6 | NNE | 13 | 17.3 | |
| 4 | 6 | S | 10 | 17.3 | |
| 8 | 7 | SSW | 11 | 17.3 | |
| 9 | 9 | SE | 13 | 17.2 | |
| 8 | 7 | SW | 14 | 17.2 | |
| 10 | 8 | ESE | 15 | 16.9 | |
| 8 | 6 | SE | 18 | 17.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | ESE | 19 | 17.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | SE | 11 | 16.5 | |
| 7 | 6 | WSW | 17 | 16.6 | |
| 8 | 7 | SSW | 12 | 16.5 | |
| 9 | 8 | SSE | 11 | 16.3 | |
| 12 | 10 | SSE | 9 | 16.4 | |
| 9 | 9 | E | 10 | 16.3 | |
| 6 | 7 | WSW | 6 | 16.3 | |
| 11 | 9 | N | 16 | 16.4 | |
| 10 | 8 | NE | 15 | 16.4 | |
| 9 | 9 | SE | 11 | 16.4 | |
| 8 | 9 | W | 9 | 16.4 | |
| 10 | 10 | ENE | 4 | 16.4 | |
| 8 | 9 | WSW | 5 | 16.3 | |
| 10 | 9 | SE | 9 | 16.3 | |
| 10 | 7 | WSW | 20 | 16.0 | |
| 12 | 9 | S | 13 | 15.9 |