Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jul 2013 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
4 ft
1.3 — 12.5 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 9 secs
Average Water temperature
20 °C
17 — 23.2 °C
Average Wind
N, 12 mph
2 — 28 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | ESE | 9 | 20.5 | |
| 6 | 6 | WSW | 15 | 20.5 | |
| 9 | 6 | WSW | 24 | 20.3 | |
| 9 | 6 | SW | 23 | 20.9 | |
| 6 | 7 | WNW | 8 | 21.4 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNW | 5 | 21.8 | |
| 4 | 5 | W | 9 | 22.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | SSW | 9 | 22.3 | |
| 3 | 7 | WNW | 8 | 22.6 | |
| 3 | 6 | NNE | 7 | 22.9 | |
| 2 | 7 | NW | 5 | 22.6 | |
| 2 | 5 | NNE | 5 | 22.2 | |
| 2 | 4 | NE | 10 | 21.6 | |
| 3 | 5 | NNE | 9 | 21.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | N | 13 | 20.6 | |
| 3 | 4 | N | 14 | 20.4 | |
| 2 | 4 | NE | 11 | 20.2 | |
| 3 | 4 | NE | 13 | 19.6 | |
| 4 | 4 | NE | 15 | 19.5 | |
| 5 | 5 | NE | 16 | 19.4 | |
| 5 | 5 | NE | 18 | 19.2 | |
| 4 | 4 | NE | 15 | 19.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 14 | 18.7 | |
| 5 | 5 | NE | 15 | 18.4 | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 13 | 18.1 | |
| 6 | 7 | NE | 13 | 17.9 | |
| 6 | 6 | NE | 14 | 17.6 | |
| 6 | 7 | S | 6 | 17.4 | |
| 7 | 6 | WNW | 17 | 17.1 | |
| 6 | 7 | W | 13 | 17.3 | |
| 5 | 7 | NNE | 9 | 17.4 |