Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jul 2011 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
1.3 — 15.4 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
18 °C
16.8 — 20.6 °C
Average Wind
NW, 14 mph
2 — 28 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | NE | 4 | 19.7 | |
| 4 | 7 | NNW | 9 | 19.3 | |
| 4 | 7 | NNE | 10 | 18.9 | |
| 3 | 6 | N | 9 | 18.5 | |
| 4 | 5 | NNW | 12 | 18.2 | |
| 5 | 5 | NW | 14 | 17.9 | |
| 6 | 5 | WNW | 19 | 17.8 | |
| 4 | 4 | WNW | 15 | 17.7 | |
| 4 | 5 | NW | 11 | 17.6 | |
| 5 | 6 | NNW | 8 | 17.4 | |
| 7 | 6 | NW | 15 | 17.3 | |
| 8 | 6 | W | 19 | 17.3 | |
| 10 | 6 | WNW | 23 | 17.1 | |
| 11 | 7 | W | 18 | 17.2 | |
| 12 | 7 | WNW | 24 | 17.4 | |
| 8 | 6 | W | 22 | 18.1 | |
| 5 | 8 | SW | 8 | 18.7 | |
| 4 | 7 | WNW | 4 | 18.4 | |
| 5 | 5 | NNW | 14 | 17.7 | |
| 5 | 4 | NNW | 18 | 17.5 | |
| 4 | 4 | NE | 17 | 17.7 | |
| 4 | 6 | ENE | 5 | 18.2 | |
| 6 | 6 | WSW | 7 | 17.4 | |
| 10 | 7 | WSW | 21 | 17.3 | |
| 13 | 7 | W | 23 | 17.7 | |
| 8 | 6 | W | 20 | 18.4 | |
| 5 | 5 | WSW | 16 | 18.7 | |
| 4 | 7 | NW | 8 | 18.7 | |
| 4 | 5 | NNE | 14 | 18.3 | |
| 4 | 4 | ENE | 14 | 18.4 | |
| 5 | 5 | ENE | 16 | 18.1 |