Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for May 2011 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
2.3 — 11.8 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
5 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
17 °C
15.3 — 17.9 °C
Average Wind
NNE, 13 mph
2 — 24 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 9 | NE | 5 | 15.8 | |
| 5 | 8 | N | 11 | 15.8 | |
| 4 | 5 | WNW | 10 | 15.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | SSW | 8 | 16.3 | |
| 7 | 8 | SSE | 10 | 16.4 | |
| 6 | 7 | ESE | 11 | 16.4 | |
| 5 | 7 | SSW | 10 | 16.6 | |
| 9 | 7 | SW | 19 | 16.2 | |
| 11 | 9 | NW | 5 | 16.3 | |
| 8 | 8 | NE | 10 | 16.2 | |
| 7 | 6 | NNE | 18 | 16.3 | |
| 6 | 6 | NE | 18 | 16.2 | |
| 7 | 6 | NE | 19 | 16.3 | |
| 6 | 5 | N | 18 | 16.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | NNE | 14 | 15.9 | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 13 | 16.1 | |
| 5 | 5 | NE | 14 | 16.3 | |
| 5 | 5 | NNE | 16 | 16.5 | |
| 8 | 7 | NNE | 15 | 16.6 | |
| 7 | 8 | N | 12 | 16.5 | |
| 8 | 9 | NW | 7 | 16.9 | |
| 8 | 8 | NNW | 12 | 16.8 | |
| 8 | 8 | NE | 10 | 17.1 | |
| 8 | 8 | NE | 14 | 17.1 | |
| 7 | 7 | NE | 13 | 17.2 | |
| 9 | 7 | NW | 18 | 16.9 | |
| 9 | 7 | NNE | 13 | 17.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNE | 9 | 17.2 | |
| 5 | 7 | ENE | 10 | 17.5 | |
| 7 | 8 | NNW | 11 | 17.6 | |
| 8 | 7 | N | 16 | 17.1 |