Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Mar 2012 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
2.6 — 12.8 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
12.1 — 13.5 °C
Average Wind
ENE, 13 mph
2 — 31 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 9 | ENE | 9 | 12.9 | |
| 6 | 9 | SSE | 8 | 12.9 | |
| 9 | 8 | SW | 15 | 12.8 | |
| 11 | 8 | SW | 22 | 12.7 | |
| 10 | 8 | NNW | 10 | 12.7 | |
| 8 | 9 | NNW | 8 | 12.7 | |
| 5 | 6 | SW | 14 | 12.6 | |
| 8 | 6 | N | 14 | 12.6 | |
| 11 | 10 | E | 13 | 12.7 | |
| 9 | 9 | E | 13 | 12.8 | |
| 9 | 8 | ENE | 17 | 12.7 | |
| 6 | 6 | ENE | 15 | 12.7 | |
| 5 | 6 | ENE | 14 | 12.7 | |
| 4 | 7 | SW | 5 | 12.9 | |
| 7 | 12 | WSW | 3 | 12.9 | |
| 6 | 10 | W | 7 | 12.9 | |
| 10 | 8 | WSW | 20 | 12.7 | |
| 12 | 7 | WNW | 23 | 12.6 | |
| 9 | 7 | NNE | 17 | 12.3 | |
| 5 | 6 | NE | 12 | 12.6 | |
| 6 | 7 | ENE | 12 | 12.6 | |
| 4 | 7 | ESE | 8 | 12.6 | |
| 5 | 5 | ESE | 17 | 12.4 | |
| 7 | 7 | ESE | 13 | 12.5 | |
| 6 | 8 | NE | 9 | 12.7 | |
| 5 | 6 | ENE | 16 | 12.7 | |
| 6 | 6 | E | 16 | 12.8 | |
| 5 | 6 | ENE | 12 | 13.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 15 | 13.1 | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 15 | 13.2 | |
| 4 | 4 | NNE | 13 | 13.3 |