Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Apr 2013 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
10 ft
3.3 — 19 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
4 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
11.9 — 14 °C
Average Wind
NW, 16 mph
2 — 38 mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for Gascogne. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
Sorry, there is no wave data for Mon, Apr 1, 2013
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 | |
| 16 | 8 | W | 27 | 12.1 | |
| 14 | 9 | SW | 24 | 12.4 | |
| 12 | 8 | WSW | 23 | 12.4 | |
| 13 | 7 | WSW | 20 | 12.4 | |
| 9 | 7 | S | 15 | 12.4 | |
| 12 | 9 | SW | 7 | 12.7 | |
| 15 | 11 | SSW | 8 | 12.8 | |
| 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 | |
| - | 7 | NNE | 28 | 12.9 |