Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Aug 2011 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
4 ft
2.3 — 7.9 ft
Average Wave period
5 secs
4 — 9 secs
Average Water temperature
19 °C
17.8 — 20.5 °C
Average Wind
NNW, 11 mph
2 — 101 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | ENE | 13 | 19.9 | |
| 4 | 5 | N | 9 | 19.9 | |
| 4 | 5 | WSW | 11 | 20.0 | |
| 6 | 5 | WSW | 18 | 19.8 | |
| 5 | 6 | WNW | 11 | 19.3 | |
| 6 | 5 | SSW | 19 | 19.0 | |
| 6 | 5 | WSW | 17 | 18.4 | |
| 7 | 7 | NW | 10 | 18.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | N | 9 | 18.2 | |
| 4 | 5 | ENE | 10 | 18.5 | |
| 4 | 8 | NW | 7 | 19.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | W | 9 | 19.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | SW | 13 | 19.1 | |
| 5 | 5 | WSW | 14 | 19.2 | |
| 6 | 6 | NE | 12 | 19.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | ENE | 9 | 19.5 | |
| 4 | 5 | NNW | 11 | 19.5 | |
| 3 | 5 | NW | 5 | 19.8 | |
| 3 | 5 | NE | 9 | 19.6 | |
| 2 | 4 | ENE | 9 | 19.7 | |
| 4 | 6 | NE | 12 | 19.9 | |
| 6 | 7 | NNE | 11 | 20.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | WNW | 9 | 19.9 | |
| 3 | 5 | WSW | 10 | 19.9 | |
| 4 | 5 | WSW | 13 | 19.6 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 7 | 6 | NNW | 6 | 19.4 | |
| 4 | 5 | ENE | 10 | 19.0 | |
| 3 | 4 | NE | 12 | 18.8 | |
| 3 | 4 | ENE | 13 | 19.1 | |
| 3 | 4 | NE | 11 | 19.7 |