Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2013 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
12 ft
2.3 — 33.5 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
14 °C
12.8 — 14.7 °C
Average Wind
SSW, 17 mph
2 — 43 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 9 | WSW | 21 | 13.1 | |
| 15 | 8 | SSW | 24 | 13.0 | |
| 15 | 9 | W | 19 | 12.9 | |
| 17 | 9 | W | 25 | 13.0 | |
| 18 | 9 | SW | 27 | 13.1 | |
| 18 | 9 | W | 26 | 13.0 | |
| 21 | 10 | WSW | 26 | 13.2 | |
| 24 | 10 | WSW | 27 | 13.6 | |
| 19 | 9 | SW | 29 | 13.8 | |
| 22 | 11 | WSW | 24 | 13.8 | |
| 19 | 10 | SW | 24 | 13.8 | |
| 19 | 11 | W | 15 | 14.0 | |
| 20 | 10 | W | 23 | 13.9 | |
| 14 | 9 | SW | 23 | 13.9 | |
| 14 | 10 | WSW | 13 | 13.8 | |
| 14 | 10 | SSW | 11 | 14.0 | |
| 16 | 11 | SSW | 12 | 13.8 | |
| 14 | 10 | S | 14 | 14.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | WSW | 14 | 14.2 | |
| 6 | 8 | SSE | 6 | 14.4 | |
| 5 | 6 | ESE | 9 | 14.4 | |
| 3 | 7 | ESE | 10 | 14.4 | |
| 3 | 8 | SE | 5 | 14.5 | |
| 4 | 6 | E | 8 | 14.5 | |
| 7 | 6 | E | 17 | 14.2 | |
| 9 | 9 | ENE | 13 | 14.2 | |
| 4 | 7 | NE | 9 | 14.2 | |
| 3 | 7 | ENE | 8 | 14.2 | |
| 4 | 6 | E | 9 | 14.4 | |
| 6 | 5 | ENE | 18 | 14.5 | |
| 7 | 5 | ENE | 19 | 14.5 |