Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2012 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
12 ft
3 — 22.3 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
14 °C
13.4 — 14.7 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 19 mph
0 — 39 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 9 | SW | 24 | 13.4 | |
| 17 | 9 | W | 21 | 13.5 | |
| 16 | 8 | WSW | 27 | 13.6 | |
| 12 | 9 | SSW | 14 | 13.6 | |
| 15 | 8 | W | 26 | 13.6 | |
| 13 | 7 | W | 25 | 13.6 | |
| 13 | 7 | W | 24 | 13.7 | |
| 11 | 8 | WSW | 15 | 13.7 | |
| 13 | 8 | SSW | 11 | 13.7 | |
| 11 | 7 | SW | 18 | 13.8 | |
| 13 | 8 | WSW | 18 | 13.7 | |
| 13 | 7 | WSW | 25 | 13.7 | |
| 7 | 7 | S | 14 | 13.8 | |
| 10 | 8 | SSW | 13 | 13.8 | |
| 19 | 9 | W | 26 | 13.8 | |
| 19 | 9 | WSW | 26 | 13.8 | |
| 18 | 8 | WSW | 30 | 13.9 | |
| 14 | 8 | SW | 28 | 14.0 | |
| 10 | 7 | WSW | 18 | 13.9 | |
| 7 | 6 | SE | 17 | 14.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | E | 17 | 14.0 | |
| 4 | 8 | SE | 4 | 14.2 | |
| 4 | 6 | ESE | 7 | 14.2 | |
| 9 | 7 | N | 15 | 14.3 | |
| 10 | 7 | NW | 22 | 14.3 | |
| 8 | 8 | SSE | 9 | 14.2 | |
| 16 | 8 | NW | 24 | 14.2 | |
| 15 | 7 | WNW | 27 | 14.3 | |
| 12 | 7 | W | 27 | 14.3 | |
| 8 | 7 | WNW | 20 | 14.5 | |
| 9 | 8 | NNE | 8 | 14.6 |