Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Mar 2014 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
9 ft
3.3 — 20.7 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
11.9 — 13 °C
Average Wind
NNE, 14 mph
2 — 37 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 9 | SSE | 13 | 12.1 | |
| 12 | 8 | W | 19 | 12.0 | |
| 18 | 8 | W | 32 | 11.9 | |
| 17 | 9 | W | 26 | 11.9 | |
| 13 | 9 | NNW | 11 | 12.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | SE | 7 | 12.1 | |
| 7 | 9 | ENE | 9 | 12.2 | |
| 8 | 9 | ESE | 13 | 12.2 | |
| 8 | 9 | SE | 8 | 12.3 | |
| 10 | 10 | N | 10 | 12.4 | |
| 7 | 8 | NE | 12 | 12.3 | |
| 6 | 8 | ENE | 11 | 12.4 | |
| 5 | 7 | E | 11 | 12.4 | |
| 5 | 7 | NE | 11 | 12.5 | |
| 5 | 5 | N | 13 | 12.4 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNE | 7 | 12.7 | |
| 4 | 6 | ENE | 8 | 12.7 | |
| 4 | 6 | NW | 12 | 12.6 | |
| 6 | 8 | ENE | 12 | 12.7 | |
| 7 | 7 | SW | 15 | 12.8 | |
| 11 | 8 | W | 18 | 12.6 | |
| 14 | 8 | W | 27 | 12.5 | |
| 14 | 9 | WNW | 17 | 12.4 | |
| 10 | 7 | SW | 21 | 12.3 | |
| 16 | 8 | WNW | 29 | 12.2 | |
| 15 | 8 | NNW | 21 | 12.3 | |
| 8 | 7 | W | 12 | 12.4 | |
| 7 | 9 | NNE | 7 | 12.5 | |
| 10 | 9 | SE | 12 | 12.4 | |
| 6 | 8 | ESE | 8 | 12.5 | |
| 8 | 8 | ESE | 12 | 12.5 |