Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Apr 2012 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
9 ft
3 — 18.7 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 9 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
12.4 — 13.6 °C
Average Wind
WNW, 19 mph
2 — 39 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 | 5 | ENE | 18 | 13.2 | |
| 4 | 5 | NNE | 10 | 13.2 | |
| 4 | 5 | NNW | 10 | 13.2 | |
| 6 | 6 | NNW | 13 | 13.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | E | 12 | 12.9 | |
| 9 | 6 | NE | 25 | 12.8 | |
| 7 | 6 | N | 19 | 12.8 | |
| 5 | 7 | NNW | 10 | 13.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | WSW | 16 | 12.9 | |
| 11 | 7 | W | 23 | 12.9 | |
| 12 | 8 | W | 19 | 12.9 | |
| 9 | 7 | NNW | 14 | 12.9 | |
| 7 | 6 | WNW | 13 | 12.9 | |
| 5 | 6 | N | 14 | 12.9 | |
| 9 | 6 | N | 24 | 12.8 | |
| 6 | 5 | NNW | 11 | 12.8 | |
| 7 | 5 | W | 22 | 12.7 | |
| 15 | 7 | W | 29 | 12.6 | |
| 15 | 8 | WNW | 21 | 12.6 | |
| 10 | 7 | W | 21 | 12.6 | |
| 9 | 6 | WNW | 21 | 12.7 | |
| 8 | 6 | W | 18 | 12.7 | |
| 13 | 7 | W | 32 | 12.6 | |
| 14 | 8 | WSW | 24 | 12.5 | |
| 16 | 8 | SW | 32 | 12.5 | |
| 13 | 8 | WSW | 22 | 12.5 | |
| 8 | 7 | SSW | 11 | 12.7 | |
| 6 | 6 | NE | 13 | 12.6 | |
| 9 | 6 | WNW | 20 | 12.5 | |
| 10 | 6 | WSW | 21 | 12.5 |