Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2011 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
12 ft
4.9 — 22.6 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
15 °C
-25.8 — 24.2 °C
Average Wind
WNW, 19 mph
2 — 58 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 8 | SW | 26 | 15.8 | |
| 11 | 8 | NNW | 15 | 15.9 | |
| 13 | 8 | W | 24 | 15.6 | |
| 15 | 8 | W | 26 | 15.5 | |
| 13 | 8 | WNW | 19 | 15.6 | |
| 13 | 8 | W | 25 | 15.4 | |
| 13 | 8 | W | 21 | 15.4 | |
| 11 | 8 | WSW | 16 | 15.2 | |
| 12 | 8 | W | 19 | 15.2 | |
| 10 | 8 | WSW | 9 | 15.2 | |
| 8 | 7 | WSW | 18 | 15.2 | |
| 19 | 10 | W | 24 | 15.1 | |
| 20 | 9 | W | 28 | 15.0 | |
| 22 | 10 | W | 34 | 15.0 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 22 | 10 | WNW | 32 | 14.4 | |
| 19 | 9 | NW | 22 | 14.3 | |
| 11 | 8 | NNW | 15 | 14.3 | |
| 8 | 6 | WNW | 20 | 14.3 | |
| 9 | 6 | WNW | 19 | 11.3 | |
| 7 | 6 | WNW | 17 | 14.2 | |
| 7 | 8 | NE | 9 | 14.1 | |
| 8 | 8 | W | 16 | 14.1 | |
| 10 | 8 | NNE | 8 | 14.1 | |
| 9 | 9 | E | 10 | 14.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | ESE | 18 | 13.9 | |
| 8 | 9 | SE | 7 | 13.9 | |
| 9 | 7 | WNW | 19 | 13.9 | |
| 14 | 9 | NW | 16 | 13.8 | |
| 12 | 7 | W | 22 | 13.3 | |
| 11 | 7 | W | 22 | 13.0 |