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Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2013 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

11 ft
4.3 — 29.2 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
5 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

12 °C
12 — 12.9 °C

Average Wind

N, 19 mph
3 — 41 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.

Gascogne wave buoy daily averages Feb 2013 last observation shown Feb 2013
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
6 5 ENE 15 12.1
9 6 ENE 20 12.1
9 6 NNE 21 12.2
7 5 N 17 12.2
8 7 NNE 15 12.3
10 8 N 17 12.3
10 6 ENE 23 12.4
7 6 E 19 12.4
8 8 ESE 12 12.5
9 8 E 17 12.4
9 10 SE 8 12.5
5 5 ESE 14 12.5
6 6 ESE 16 12.4
8 8 ENE 8 12.4
8 7 WNW 17 12.5
9 8 W 12 12.5
16 9 NW 21 12.5
23 9 WNW 32 12.5
12 7 W 28 12.6
8 7 NW 18 12.6
13 7 N 25 12.6
13 8 NW 20 12.6
25 10 NNW 31 12.8
20 10 WNW 29 12.7
7 6 WNW 18 12.6
9 7 NW 17 12.7
15 8 NNW 27 12.6
15 8 W 28 12.8

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