Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2014 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
8 ft
2.6 — 16.4 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
4 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
20 °C
19 — 21.4 °C
Average Wind
SSE, 12 mph
2 — 32 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 8 | NE | 5 | 21.2 | |
| 9 | 10 | ENE | 9 | 20.9 | |
| 10 | 11 | NE | 6 | 20.9 | |
| 9 | 8 | NW | 17 | 20.8 | |
| 10 | 9 | E | 13 | 20.4 | |
| 11 | 7 | WSW | 21 | 20.0 | |
| 13 | 8 | WSW | 20 | 19.8 | |
| 12 | 8 | WSW | 21 | 19.8 | |
| 13 | 8 | WSW | 17 | 19.5 | |
| 7 | 7 | SW | 9 | 19.4 | |
| 5 | 6 | E | 12 | 19.3 | |
| 7 | 5 | N | 16 | 19.2 | |
| 4 | 5 | N | 9 | 19.2 | |
| 4 | 5 | S | 16 | 19.2 | |
| 8 | 7 | SSW | 20 | 19.2 | |
| 12 | 9 | SSW | 17 | 19.1 | |
| 11 | 9 | SSE | 14 | 19.1 | |
| 11 | 9 | S | 6 | 19.3 | |
| 10 | 10 | S | 6 | 19.4 | |
| 8 | 9 | NE | 8 | 19.4 | |
| 8 | 7 | WNW | 17 | 19.3 | |
| 10 | 9 | E | 7 | 19.2 | |
| 7 | 8 | SSE | 10 | 19.2 | |
| 5 | 8 | WSW | 8 | 19.2 | |
| 7 | 10 | N | 6 | 19.3 | |
| 8 | 9 | E | 15 | 19.2 | |
| 10 | 10 | ESE | 12 | 19.2 | |
| 7 | 9 | SE | 6 | 19.2 | |
| 6 | 9 | SE | 7 | 19.2 | |
| 5 | 7 | SSE | 6 | 19.2 | |
| 4 | 6 | S | 7 | 19.3 |