Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2013 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
1.6 — 15.7 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
19 °C
18 — 20.4 °C
Average Wind
SW, 15 mph
2 — 40 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 | SSW | 13 | 20.2 | |
| 9 | 8 | SE | 11 | 20.2 | |
| 8 | 7 | S | 18 | 20.1 | |
| 6 | 6 | W | 13 | 19.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | NW | 8 | 19.9 | |
| 2 | 6 | NE | 6 | 19.8 | |
| 4 | 7 | E | 9 | 19.9 | |
| 6 | 8 | ENE | 11 | 20.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | NNE | 9 | 20.1 | |
| 5 | 5 | NNE | 15 | 19.9 | |
| 5 | 5 | N | 14 | 19.6 | |
| 5 | 5 | NNW | 14 | 19.4 | |
| 4 | 5 | W | 11 | 19.2 | |
| 5 | 5 | W | 15 | 19.2 | |
| 7 | 6 | WSW | 18 | 19.2 | |
| 10 | 7 | WSW | 19 | 19.1 | |
| 8 | 8 | SSE | 12 | 19.1 | |
| 7 | 7 | S | 12 | 19.2 | |
| 8 | 6 | SSW | 19 | 19.1 | |
| 12 | 8 | SW | 22 | 19.1 | |
| 9 | 7 | S | 14 | 19.1 | |
| 10 | 7 | SSW | 19 | 19.0 | |
| 13 | 8 | WSW | 19 | 19.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | SSE | 16 | 18.9 | |
| 8 | 7 | SSW | 8 | 18.9 | |
| 9 | 7 | WSW | 19 | 18.8 | |
| 15 | 7 | WSW | 34 | 18.7 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 14 | 9 | NW | 17 | 18.3 | |
| 10 | 9 | SW | 9 | 18.2 | |
| 7 | 7 | SSW | 16 | 18.2 |