Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jul 2012 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
1.3 — 8.2 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
3 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
19 °C
17.1 — 20.7 °C
Average Wind
WNW, 12 mph
2 — 54 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | W | 11 | 17.7 | |
| 5 | 5 | SW | 13 | 17.6 | |
| 5 | 6 | SW | 12 | 17.7 | |
| 5 | 6 | W | 14 | 17.9 | |
| 7 | 6 | WSW | 20 | 17.7 | |
| 7 | 6 | W | 16 | 17.6 | |
| 5 | 5 | SW | 19 | 17.6 | |
| 6 | 5 | W | 17 | 17.4 | |
| 4 | 6 | WNW | 9 | 17.5 | |
| 3 | 5 | WNW | 12 | 17.7 | |
| 4 | 5 | W | 11 | 17.8 | |
| 5 | 5 | WSW | 15 | 17.8 | |
| 8 | 6 | WSW | 26 | 17.7 | |
| 8 | 6 | W | 19 | 17.3 | |
| 6 | 6 | WNW | 9 | 17.4 | |
| 4 | 6 | SSE | 6 | 17.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | E | 10 | 18.3 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNW | 10 | 18.6 | |
| 4 | 6 | NW | 9 | 18.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | N | 5 | 19.1 | |
| 3 | 6 | NE | 7 | 19.3 | |
| 1 | 4 | NE | 7 | 19.5 | |
| 2 | 4 | ENE | 11 | 19.6 | |
| 5 | 7 | NE | 10 | 19.8 | |
| 5 | 9 | NNE | 7 | 20.2 | |
| 4 | 7 | NNE | 8 | 20.2 | |
| 5 | 5 | NNW | 15 | 20.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | NNW | 12 | 19.6 | |
| 4 | 5 | W | 9 | 19.6 | |
| 4 | 5 | W | 10 | 19.4 | |
| 3 | 6 | ESE | 4 | 19.7 |