Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2011 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
2 — 12.8 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
19 °C
18.4 — 20.4 °C
Average Wind
W, 12 mph
2 — 193 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 | NE | 16 | 19.7 | |
| 2 | 6 | N | 6 | 19.9 | |
| 5 | 7 | WSW | 11 | 19.8 | |
| 8 | 6 | W | 21 | 19.2 | |
| 9 | 7 | W | 16 | 18.9 | |
| 9 | 6 | WSW | 19 | 19.2 | |
| 9 | 7 | W | 13 | 19.5 | |
| 8 | 7 | WSW | 13 | 19.7 | |
| 6 | 7 | SSE | 10 | 19.8 | |
| 7 | 6 | WSW | 16 | 19.7 | |
| 13 | 8 | WSW | 18 | 19.5 | |
| 11 | 7 | WSW | 18 | 19.5 | |
| 12 | 9 | N | 14 | 19.2 | |
| 10 | 8 | ENE | 16 | 18.8 | |
| 8 | 7 | E | 14 | 19.3 | |
| 5 | 6 | NW | 11 | 19.5 | |
| 8 | 6 | W | 19 | 19.0 | |
| 11 | 7 | WNW | 22 | 18.6 | |
| 9 | 7 | WNW | 12 | 18.6 | |
| 6 | 8 | SE | 7 | 19.1 | |
| 9 | 10 | ENE | 7 | 19.1 | |
| 10 | 9 | NE | 12 | 19.0 | |
| 8 | 9 | ENE | 7 | 19.1 | |
| 5 | 8 | SSW | 5 | 19.6 | |
| 6 | 7 | SSW | 11 | 19.5 | |
| 5 | 7 | ESE | 7 | 19.7 | |
| 4 | 6 | E | 8 | 19.8 | |
| 3 | 6 | NNW | 5 | 19.8 | |
| 5 | 8 | ESE | 9 | 19.6 | |
| 5 | 7 | SE | 7 | 19.9 |