Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2014 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
17 ft
8.5 — 29.9 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
6 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
11.9 — 12.4 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 23 mph
3 — 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 9 | W | 26 | 12.4 | |
| 24 | 12 | WSW | 18 | 12.4 | |
| 14 | 8 | SSW | 25 | 12.4 | |
| 17 | 8 | SW | 28 | 12.3 | |
| 26 | 11 | WSW | 29 | 12.3 | |
| 18 | 9 | SSW | 27 | 12.3 | |
| 19 | 9 | WSW | 29 | 12.3 | |
| 19 | 9 | WSW | 33 | 12.3 | |
| 24 | 11 | SSW | 21 | 12.2 | |
| 20 | 9 | NW | 28 | 12.2 | |
| 15 | 8 | WSW | 26 | 12.2 | |
| 15 | 8 | SW | 23 | 12.1 | |
| 21 | 9 | W | 27 | 12.0 | |
| 18 | 9 | SW | 28 | 12.1 | |
| 22 | 10 | W | 20 | 12.0 | |
| 17 | 10 | WSW | 20 | 12.0 | |
| 11 | 8 | SSW | 17 | 12.0 | |
| 14 | 10 | W | 17 | 12.0 | |
| 10 | 8 | WSW | 16 | 12.1 | |
| 11 | 7 | WSW | 23 | 12.1 | |
| 16 | 9 | W | 24 | 12.0 | |
| 16 | 10 | WSW | 20 | 12.0 | |
| 13 | 9 | ESE | 11 | 12.0 | |
| 15 | 10 | SW | 14 | 12.1 | |
| 19 | 9 | WSW | 26 | 12.0 | |
| 19 | 10 | W | 19 | 12.0 | |
| 14 | 8 | W | 25 | 12.1 | |
| 23 | 9 | WNW | 32 | 12.1 |