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.
| 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 |