Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2011 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
12 ft
4.9 — 19.7 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
5 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
12 — 13 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 15 mph
2 — 31 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 | 9 | NNW | 10 | 12.0 | |
| 8 | 10 | WSW | 11 | 12.0 | |
| 11 | 9 | WSW | 14 | 12.0 | |
| 14 | 10 | WSW | 15 | 12.0 | |
| 15 | 10 | SW | 13 | 12.0 | |
| 13 | 11 | S | 7 | 12.0 | |
| 12 | 10 | SW | 11 | 12.0 | |
| 8 | 8 | SE | 12 | 12.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | S | 9 | 12.0 | |
| 13 | 12 | S | 10 | 12.0 | |
| 11 | 10 | SSW | 10 | 12.0 | |
| 18 | 13 | W | 13 | 12.0 | |
| 17 | 10 | SW | 20 | 12.0 | |
| 18 | 10 | SW | 23 | 12.0 | |
| 17 | 9 | WSW | 24 | 12.0 | |
| 19 | 10 | SW | 20 | 12.0 | |
| 17 | 11 | NW | 9 | 12.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | SSW | 17 | 12.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | W | 13 | 12.0 | |
| 12 | 11 | SW | 13 | 12.0 | |
| 14 | 8 | W | 26 | 12.0 | |
| 13 | 8 | WNW | 21 | 12.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | W | 14 | 12.0 | |
| 10 | 9 | WSW | 7 | 12.0 | |
| 10 | 11 | S | 7 | 12.0 | |
| 12 | 9 | WNW | 18 | 12.3 | |
| 11 | 8 | NNW | 20 | 12.0 | |
| 12 | 7 | N | 21 | 12.0 |