Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for May 2012 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
2 — 8.9 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 8 secs
Average Water temperature
14 °C
12.4 — 17.1 °C
Average Wind
SE, 13 mph
2 — 29 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 | 6 | ESE | 14 | 12.6 | |
| 4 | 4 | E | 13 | 12.7 | |
| 3 | 5 | SSE | 8 | 12.9 | |
| 2 | 6 | SE | 4 | 13.2 | |
| 3 | 6 | W | 8 | 13.5 | |
| 3 | 5 | W | 7 | 13.7 | |
| 3 | 4 | S | 13 | 13.8 | |
| 5 | 5 | SW | 16 | 13.6 | |
| 5 | 6 | S | 11 | 13.8 | |
| 7 | 7 | SSW | 8 | 14.2 | |
| 6 | 6 | N | 16 | 14.3 | |
| 8 | 5 | NE | 23 | 13.9 | |
| 7 | 5 | ENE | 20 | 13.8 | |
| 3 | 4 | NNE | 12 | 14.2 | |
| 7 | 7 | NNW | 14 | 14.1 | |
| 8 | 6 | E | 21 | 14.1 | |
| 8 | 6 | WSW | 25 | 14.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | WSW | 15 | 13.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | SSW | 4 | 14.2 | |
| 5 | 6 | NW | 14 | 14.3 | |
| 7 | 5 | WNW | 21 | 13.9 | |
| 5 | 5 | W | 10 | 14.2 | |
| 6 | 7 | E | 10 | 14.6 | |
| 5 | 7 | ENE | 12 | 14.7 | |
| 5 | 6 | ENE | 13 | 15.2 | |
| 6 | 6 | WSW | 12 | 15.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | S | 11 | 15.2 | |
| 5 | 6 | ESE | 9 | 15.6 | |
| 3 | 5 | NNE | 10 | 15.9 | |
| 3 | 6 | NW | 7 | 16.4 | |
| 3 | 6 | ENE | 11 | 16.6 |