Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2012 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
2 — 11.2 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
19 °C
18.3 — 20.4 °C
Average Wind
NNE, 11 mph
2 — 35 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | ENE | 12 | 19.3 | |
| 3 | 6 | NE | 9 | 19.4 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNE | 10 | 19.4 | |
| 3 | 5 | NNE | 11 | 19.4 | |
| 4 | 5 | NNE | 14 | 19.4 | |
| 7 | 6 | ENE | 15 | 19.4 | |
| 4 | 5 | ENE | 12 | 19.5 | |
| 3 | 5 | NW | 6 | 19.9 | |
| 3 | 5 | W | 12 | 19.8 | |
| 5 | 7 | SSW | 7 | 19.8 | |
| 5 | 7 | NW | 10 | 19.8 | |
| 5 | 6 | NW | 13 | 19.6 | |
| 7 | 6 | NNW | 14 | 19.5 | |
| 5 | 7 | NNW | 7 | 19.4 | |
| 7 | 9 | ENE | 7 | 19.4 | |
| 6 | 8 | ENE | 9 | 19.4 | |
| 5 | 8 | NNE | 7 | 19.5 | |
| 8 | 9 | N | 13 | 19.4 | |
| 8 | 7 | ENE | 17 | 19.2 | |
| 7 | 5 | E | 18 | 19.1 | |
| 4 | 6 | NW | 7 | 19.2 | |
| 4 | 6 | E | 11 | 19.2 | |
| 5 | 5 | S | 12 | 19.4 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 11 | 7 | WSW | 23 | 18.7 | |
| 11 | 7 | W | 22 | 18.7 | |
| 9 | 7 | NNW | 9 | 18.7 | |
| 4 | 6 | NE | 6 | 18.8 | |
| 5 | 5 | NNE | 14 | 18.5 | |
| 6 | 7 | NE | 6 | 18.5 |