Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Apr 2013 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
9 ft
3.3 — 15.4 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
4 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
11.9 — 14 °C
Average Wind
NW, 16 mph
2 — 37 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7 | W | 21 | 12.4 | |
| 10 | 9 | NNE | 7 | 12.6 | |
| 9 | 7 | ENE | 22 | 12.4 | |
| 8 | 6 | NNE | 22 | 12.2 | |
| 9 | 6 | N | 21 | 12.1 | |
| 8 | 6 | N | 17 | 12.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | S | 17 | 12.0 | |
| 11 | 7 | WSW | 21 | 12.0 | |
| 13 | 8 | W | 26 | 12.1 | |
| 14 | 9 | SW | 22 | 12.4 | |
| 12 | 8 | WSW | 22 | 12.4 | |
| 12 | 7 | WSW | 20 | 12.4 | |
| 9 | 7 | S | 15 | 12.4 | |
| 12 | 9 | SW | 7 | 12.7 | |
| 14 | 11 | SSW | 8 | 12.9 | |
| 12 | 9 | SSW | 9 | 13.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | SW | 12 | 13.2 | |
| 13 | 9 | WNW | 14 | 13.0 | |
| 10 | 8 | NNE | 11 | 13.1 | |
| 6 | 6 | ENE | 14 | 13.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | N | 9 | 13.1 | |
| 8 | 10 | NW | 10 | 13.2 | |
| 8 | 10 | S | 6 | 13.4 | |
| 8 | 8 | E | 14 | 13.5 | |
| 7 | 10 | SW | 7 | 13.6 | |
| 9 | 7 | N | 22 | 13.3 | |
| 8 | 6 | N | 18 | 13.1 | |
| 8 | 6 | NNE | 17 | 13.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | NNE | 14 | 13.1 | |
| 13 | 7 | NNE | 28 | 12.9 |