Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jun 2012 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
1.6 — 69.6 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 8 secs
Average Water temperature
17 °C
16.1 — 18 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 14 mph
2 — 30 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | W | 15 | 17.6 | |
| 8 | 6 | SW | 17 | 17.6 | |
| 5 | 5 | WSW | 14 | 17.5 | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 14 | 17.4 | |
| 7 | 6 | ENE | 8 | 17.4 | |
| 5 | 6 | W | 8 | 17.1 | |
| 4 | 5 | WSW | 15 | 17.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | S | 5 | 16.9 | |
| 8 | 6 | W | 14 | 16.4 | |
| 7 | 5 | WSW | 21 | 16.4 | |
| 2 | 4 | NE | 7 | 16.5 | |
| 3 | 4 | NE | 14 | 16.4 | |
| 4 | 5 | NNE | 9 | 16.6 | |
| 6 | 6 | ENE | 12 | 16.4 | |
| 8 | 7 | WSW | 16 | 16.4 | |
| 12 | 7 | SW | 19 | 16.3 | |
| 6 | 5 | SSW | 18 | 16.4 | |
| 6 | 6 | WSW | 11 | 16.6 | |
| 7 | 6 | WNW | 16 | 16.4 | |
| 8 | 6 | W | 21 | 16.3 | |
| 7 | 6 | W | 17 | 16.3 | |
| 8 | 6 | SSW | 17 | 16.3 | |
| 10 | 7 | W | 18 | 16.5 | |
| 10 | 6 | WSW | 23 | 16.7 | |
| 6 | 6 | SW | 15 | 16.8 | |
| 4 | 5 | SSW | 14 | 17.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | WSW | 7 | 17.1 | |
| 5 | 6 | W | 14 | 16.7 | |
| 5 | 6 | WSW | 15 | 16.7 | |
| 4 | 4 | E | 16 | 16.6 |