Gascogne wave buoy monthly averages for 2014 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
8 ft
0 — 16.1 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
16 °C
11.9 — 22 °C
Average Wind
NW, 14 mph
0 — 46 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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 8 | W | 17 | 12.7 | |
| 13 | 8 | SW | 21 | 12.1 | |
| 8 | 8 | NE | 12 | 12.4 | |
| 6 | 7 | N | 13 | 13.2 | |
| 6 | 6 | WNW | 14 | 14.5 | |
| 4 | 5 | N | 12 | 17.8 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNW | 11 | 20.1 | |
| 5 | 6 | WNW | 11 | 20.8 | |
| 4 | 6 | ENE | 10 | 21.0 | |
| 8 | 8 | SSE | 12 | 19.6 | |
| 10 | 8 | W | 18 | 16.9 | |
| 9 | 8 | NNW | 16 | 14.5 |