Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Mar 2011 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
2.3 — 13.8 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
12 — 13 °C
Average Wind
NE, 15 mph
2 — 29 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 7 | WSW | 15 | 12.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | W | 19 | 12.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | W | 19 | 12.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | WSW | 15 | 12.2 | |
| 6 | 8 | W | 12 | 12.0 | |
| 3 | 8 | ESE | 8 | 12.8 | |
| 4 | 5 | S | 7 | 12.5 | |
| 5 | 5 | ESE | 18 | 12.0 | |
| 6 | 5 | E | 21 | 12.0 | |
| 6 | 5 | ENE | 19 | 12.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | ENE | 18 | 12.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | ENE | 15 | 12.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | NNE | 11 | 12.0 | |
| 8 | 8 | WSW | 15 | 12.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | WNW | 17 | 12.0 | |
| 6 | 5 | NNW | 16 | 12.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | NE | 14 | 12.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | E | 18 | 12.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | NNW | 11 | 12.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | SW | 14 | 12.0 | |
| 9 | 9 | E | 15 | 12.0 | |
| 11 | 12 | NNE | 5 | 12.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | N | 15 | 12.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | ENE | 11 | 12.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 11 | 12.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | ENE | 15 | 12.0 | |
| 6 | 5 | ENE | 20 | 12.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | ENE | 21 | 12.0 | |
| 9 | 6 | NNE | 21 | 12.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | N | 18 | 12.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | NNE | 20 | 12.0 |