Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jun 2011 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
2.3 — 10.5 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
18 °C
16.5 — 19.6 °C
Average Wind
WNW, 14 mph
2 — 28 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 | NNE | 14 | 17.2 | |
| 6 | 6 | NNE | 18 | 17.3 | |
| 6 | 6 | NE | 15 | 17.5 | |
| 4 | 6 | N | 11 | 17.8 | |
| 4 | 5 | NNW | 11 | 18.2 | |
| 6 | 5 | N | 17 | 18.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | WNW | 15 | 17.5 | |
| 8 | 7 | WNW | 14 | 17.3 | |
| 6 | 7 | W | 6 | 17.1 | |
| 4 | 5 | WNW | 14 | 17.1 | |
| 3 | 5 | ESE | 9 | 17.4 | |
| 5 | 5 | SSW | 15 | 17.5 | |
| 7 | 6 | SW | 13 | 17.7 | |
| 5 | 6 | WSW | 10 | 17.9 | |
| 5 | 5 | SW | 14 | 17.8 | |
| 7 | 7 | W | 14 | 17.7 | |
| 9 | 8 | SW | 18 | 17.6 | |
| 10 | 7 | W | 22 | 16.6 | |
| 8 | 7 | WSW | 15 | 17.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | WSW | 15 | 17.3 | |
| 5 | 6 | WSW | 14 | 17.4 | |
| 8 | 6 | W | 19 | 17.1 | |
| 6 | 6 | WNW | 9 | 17.2 | |
| 3 | 6 | E | 6 | 17.7 | |
| 4 | 4 | E | 15 | 18.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | SE | 9 | 18.7 | |
| 5 | 6 | NNW | 13 | 18.8 | |
| 6 | 5 | NNW | 19 | 18.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | N | 13 | 17.9 | |
| 5 | 5 | NNE | 16 | 17.9 |