Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2012 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
1.6 — 12.1 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 46 secs
Average Water temperature
18 °C
11.8 — 18.6 °C
Average Wind
SW, 14 mph
1 — 66 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 | 6 | WSW | 13 | 18.5 | |
| 9 | 8 | WSW | 15 | 18.4 | |
| 11 | 7 | WSW | 21 | 18.3 | |
| 10 | 7 | WSW | 19 | 18.2 | |
| 5 | 7 | SSW | 9 | 18.4 | |
| 6 | 6 | SW | 15 | 18.3 | |
| 7 | 8 | SW | 11 | 18.4 | |
| 6 | 6 | SW | 12 | 18.3 | |
| 6 | 8 | SW | 7 | 18.3 | |
| 4 | 7 | SSW | 9 | 18.3 | |
| 6 | 5 | W | 19 | 18.5 | |
| 8 | 7 | W | 14 | 18.3 | |
| 11 | 7 | W | 21 | 18.3 | |
| 11 | 7 | WNW | 23 | 18.1 | |
| 10 | 7 | W | 16 | 17.9 | |
| 9 | 7 | SSW | 18 | 17.8 | |
| 11 | 7 | SW | 22 | 17.7 | |
| 11 | 8 | SSW | 12 | 17.6 | |
| 9 | 9 | W | 7 | 17.6 | |
| 5 | 8 | E | 6 | 17.6 | |
| 6 | 10 | E | 6 | 17.6 | |
| 8 | 11 | ESE | 8 | 17.4 | |
| 5 | 7 | E | 14 | 17.3 | |
| 5 | 5 | E | 17 | 17.2 | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 10 | 17.4 | |
| 4 | 4 | NE | 14 | 17.4 | |
| 11 | 6 | NNE | 25 | 17.2 | |
| 6 | 5 | NNE | 11 | 17.2 | |
| 4 | 5 | SSE | 12 | 16.3 | |
| 6 | 6 | E | 12 | 16.7 | |
| 6 | 6 | SW | 15 | 16.8 |