Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for May 2014 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
2 — 9.8 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 9 secs
Average Water temperature
15 °C
13.2 — 16.3 °C
Average Wind
W, 13 mph
2 — 29 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | WNW | 16 | 13.4 | |
| 6 | 6 | NNW | 13 | 13.5 | |
| 4 | 6 | NE | 11 | 13.5 | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 17 | 13.6 | |
| 5 | 6 | S | 13 | 13.8 | |
| 7 | 8 | WSW | 14 | 13.9 | |
| 8 | 8 | W | 11 | 14.1 | |
| 8 | 7 | WSW | 13 | 14.2 | |
| 6 | 7 | WSW | 10 | 14.3 | |
| 7 | 6 | W | 18 | 14.2 | |
| 9 | 7 | WNW | 16 | 14.3 | |
| 8 | 7 | WNW | 13 | 14.2 | |
| 6 | 6 | NNW | 14 | 14.3 | |
| 5 | 5 | ENE | 14 | 14.4 | |
| 6 | 5 | ENE | 20 | 14.5 | |
| 7 | 6 | ENE | 21 | 14.4 | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 13 | 14.6 | |
| 3 | 6 | NE | 7 | 15.1 | |
| 4 | 7 | WNW | 10 | 15.4 | |
| 8 | 7 | S | 14 | 15.2 | |
| 8 | 6 | SE | 18 | 14.8 | |
| 8 | 6 | WSW | 20 | 14.8 | |
| 7 | 6 | W | 20 | 14.8 | |
| 8 | 6 | W | 11 | 14.7 | |
| 5 | 6 | W | 7 | 14.9 | |
| 4 | 5 | W | 10 | 15.1 | |
| 3 | 5 | SW | 7 | 15.4 | |
| 3 | 5 | SW | 9 | 15.3 | |
| 4 | 6 | WNW | 8 | 15.4 | |
| 3 | 5 | NW | 12 | 15.5 | |
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