Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Aug 2012 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
2.3 — 10.2 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 26 secs
Average Water temperature
20 °C
15 — 21.3 °C
Average Wind
W, 13 mph
2 — 111 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 | WSW | 16 | 19.3 | |
| 8 | 7 | W | 14 | 19.3 | |
| 8 | 7 | WSW | 14 | 19.5 | |
| 8 | 7 | WSW | 14 | 19.4 | |
| 6 | 5 | W | 16 | 19.4 | |
| 5 | 5 | W | 17 | 19.4 | |
| 3 | 5 | ESE | 9 | 19.6 | |
| 4 | 4 | ENE | 18 | 19.6 | |
| 4 | 5 | ENE | 14 | 20.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 10 | 20.4 | |
| 3 | 4 | W | 15 | 20.3 | |
| 5 | 5 | WSW | 15 | 20.3 | |
| 5 | 5 | SW | 14 | 20.3 | |
| 5 | 6 | SSE | 10 | 20.3 | |
| 6 | 5 | SSW | 24 | 20.3 | |
| 9 | 8 | SSE | 7 | 19.9 | |
| 8 | 7 | NNE | 7 | 19.9 | |
| 6 | 7 | NE | 4 | 20.1 | |
| 4 | 7 | SSW | 6 | 20.6 | |
| 4 | 8 | N | 7 | 20.7 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNE | 10 | 20.7 | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 14 | 20.7 | |
| 4 | 5 | N | 9 | 20.4 | |
| 7 | 5 | WSW | 22 | 20.2 | |
| 10 | 6 | W | 21 | 19.5 | |
| 6 | 6 | SSW | 8 | 19.6 | |
| 4 | 5 | SSW | 13 | 19.6 | |
| 6 | 6 | WSW | 10 | 19.6 | |
| 7 | 7 | WSW | 17 | 19.6 | |
| 9 | 7 | NW | 15 | 19.5 | |
| 6 | 6 | N | 14 | 19.4 |