Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Apr 2011 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
3.3 — 9.2 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
14 °C
12 — 16 °C
Average Wind
NE, 12 mph
2 — 22 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | SE | 13 | 12.8 | |
| 8 | 8 | W | 8 | 12.6 | |
| 7 | 8 | WSW | 7 | 12.6 | |
| 7 | 9 | ESE | 4 | 12.6 | |
| 7 | 8 | ESE | 12 | 13.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | E | 14 | 13.0 | |
| 7 | 9 | ENE | 12 | 13.1 | |
| 6 | 7 | E | 14 | 13.3 | |
| 5 | 6 | W | 13 | 13.5 | |
| 6 | 5 | WNW | 17 | 13.9 | |
| 5 | 5 | NNW | 14 | 14.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | NE | 16 | 13.4 | |
| 7 | 8 | E | 11 | 13.3 | |
| 7 | 10 | N | 5 | 13.5 | |
| 7 | 9 | NE | 11 | 13.8 | |
| 7 | 8 | ENE | 15 | 14.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | ENE | 17 | 14.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | NE | 6 | 14.4 | |
| 4 | 8 | ENE | 8 | 14.7 | |
| 8 | 8 | E | 15 | 15.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | SSE | 6 | 14.7 | |
| 5 | 7 | ESE | 11 | 15.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | ENE | 11 | 15.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | N | 19 | 15.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | NNW | 14 | 15.0 | |
| 8 | 8 | N | 11 | 15.2 | |
| 7 | 7 | NNE | 13 | 15.4 | |
| 5 | 5 | ENE | 17 | 15.5 | |
| 4 | 5 | ENE | 15 | 15.3 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNE | 9 | 15.5 |