Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jun 2013 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
2.6 — 9.2 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 9 secs
Average Water temperature
16 °C
13.3 — 17.6 °C
Average Wind
NW, 12 mph
2 — 29 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | NNW | 14 | 13.5 | |
| 6 | 6 | N | 14 | 13.7 | |
| 5 | 5 | NE | 15 | 14.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | ENE | 16 | 14.3 | |
| 4 | 7 | NE | 10 | 14.6 | |
| 4 | 8 | NW | 7 | 14.9 | |
| 3 | 7 | N | 6 | 15.3 | |
| 3 | 6 | NNW | 9 | 15.6 | |
| 4 | 5 | NW | 11 | 15.4 | |
| 3 | 4 | WSW | 13 | 15.3 | |
| 6 | 6 | SSW | 14 | 15.5 | |
| 8 | 7 | WSW | 11 | 15.8 | |
| 8 | 7 | WNW | 8 | 15.8 | |
| 6 | 7 | SSE | 12 | 16.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | WSW | 10 | 15.9 | |
| 6 | 7 | SSE | 11 | 16.2 | |
| 7 | 7 | W | 9 | 16.1 | |
| 5 | 7 | W | 5 | 16.3 | |
| 7 | 6 | NW | 19 | 16.3 | |
| 8 | 6 | WNW | 21 | 15.9 | |
| 6 | 6 | W | 14 | 15.7 | |
| 8 | 6 | W | 20 | 15.7 | |
| 9 | 7 | W | 18 | 15.8 | |
| 8 | 7 | N | 7 | 16.4 | |
| 4 | 7 | NE | 9 | 16.6 | |
| 3 | 5 | NE | 12 | 16.7 | |
| 4 | 4 | NNE | 14 | 16.9 | |
| 3 | 5 | NNW | 11 | 17.1 | |
| 4 | 6 | N | 9 | 17.2 | |
| 5 | 7 | ENE | 11 | 17.4 |