Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2013 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
2.3 — 14.4 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
20 °C
19.6 — 21.3 °C
Average Wind
N, 12 mph
2 — 24 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 | 5 | SW | 15 | 20.3 | |
| 4 | 6 | W | 9 | 20.3 | |
| 4 | 7 | ESE | 7 | 20.3 | |
| 5 | 8 | NE | 6 | 20.3 | |
| 5 | 8 | E | 10 | 20.1 | |
| 5 | 8 | NE | 4 | 19.9 | |
| 5 | 8 | NNW | 8 | 19.8 | |
| 6 | 7 | E | 12 | 19.8 | |
| 6 | 6 | E | 16 | 19.7 | |
| 5 | 7 | E | 9 | 19.7 | |
| 5 | 7 | NNE | 7 | 19.7 | |
| 7 | 7 | W | 14 | 19.7 | |
| 10 | 7 | WNW | 20 | 19.8 | |
| 12 | 8 | W | 20 | 19.9 | |
| 9 | 6 | NW | 20 | 20.1 | |
| 6 | 7 | NW | 12 | 20.1 | |
| 6 | 6 | NW | 17 | 20.2 | |
| 3 | 5 | NNW | 5 | 20.3 | |
| 3 | 5 | NNW | 11 | 20.2 | |
| 5 | 5 | N | 14 | 20.2 | |
| 5 | 5 | N | 15 | 20.4 | |
| 6 | 5 | WNW | 19 | 20.5 | |
| 4 | 6 | WNW | 8 | 20.6 | |
| 6 | 7 | NW | 7 | 20.7 | |
| 6 | 6 | NW | 14 | 20.8 | |
| 4 | 8 | N | 12 | 21.1 | |
| 3 | 6 | NE | 5 | 20.9 | |
| 5 | 5 | E | 14 | 20.7 | |
| 7 | 6 | E | 18 | 20.6 | |
| 7 | 6 | NE | 18 | 20.8 |