Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Nov 2014 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
11 ft
2.6 — 21.3 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
17 °C
15.6 — 19.3 °C
Average Wind
W, 19 mph
2 — 44 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7 | NNE | 21 | 15.9 | |
| 13 | 10 | NE | 14 | 15.9 | |
| 11 | 7 | ESE | 24 | 15.9 | |
| 8 | 7 | SE | 18 | 15.9 | |
| 8 | 9 | N | 8 | 15.8 | |
| 6 | 8 | WNW | 11 | 15.9 | |
| 9 | 7 | N | 17 | 16.0 | |
| 11 | 8 | N | 23 | 16.2 | |
| 3 | 7 | NNE | 7 | 16.3 | |
| 5 | 7 | SSE | 8 | 16.3 | |
| 9 | 8 | E | 13 | 16.3 | |
| 8 | 7 | E | 14 | 16.4 | |
| 6 | 6 | SSW | 13 | 16.3 | |
| 11 | 7 | WNW | 20 | 16.4 | |
| 17 | 8 | W | 29 | 16.5 | |
| 15 | 8 | WSW | 27 | 16.7 | |
| 15 | 8 | SW | 24 | 16.9 | |
| 11 | 8 | S | 20 | 17.1 | |
| 16 | 9 | WSW | 22 | 17.1 | |
| 10 | 6 | SW | 25 | 17.2 | |
| 10 | 7 | SSW | 19 | 17.4 | |
| 11 | 8 | WNW | 14 | 17.5 | |
| 17 | 9 | WSW | 22 | 17.7 | |
| 16 | 8 | W | 28 | 18.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | SW | 19 | 18.2 | |
| 12 | 8 | NNW | 18 | 18.3 | |
| 14 | 8 | NW | 21 | 18.5 | |
| 15 | 8 | WSW | 27 | 18.7 | |
| 12 | 8 | WSW | 21 | 19.1 | |
| 6 | 7 | W | 13 | 19.3 |