Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jun 2014 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
4 ft
1.6 — 6.9 ft
Average Wave period
5 secs
4 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
18 °C
15.4 — 20.4 °C
Average Wind
N, 12 mph
2 — 24 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | WNW | 5 | 16.2 | |
| 3 | 8 | W | 7 | 16.2 | |
| 5 | 7 | WSW | 11 | 16.2 | |
| 6 | 6 | WSW | 8 | 15.6 | |
| 5 | 6 | SE | 15 | 15.6 | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 10 | 15.8 | |
| 5 | 7 | ESE | 9 | 16.1 | |
| 6 | 8 | NW | 7 | 16.6 | |
| 5 | 7 | SSW | 8 | 16.8 | |
| 6 | 6 | WSW | 8 | 16.7 | |
| 4 | 6 | NE | 14 | 16.9 | |
| 3 | 4 | NE | 13 | 17.2 | |
| 3 | 5 | NNE | 11 | 17.6 | |
| 5 | 6 | N | 13 | 17.9 | |
| 5 | 5 | NE | 17 | 17.9 | |
| 5 | 5 | NE | 16 | 17.8 | |
| 5 | 5 | NE | 18 | 17.8 | |
| 5 | 5 | ENE | 17 | 17.9 | |
| 4 | 4 | NE | 16 | 18.0 | |
| 4 | 4 | ENE | 16 | 18.1 | |
| 4 | 5 | ENE | 9 | 18.5 | |
| 2 | 4 | NNW | 7 | 19.0 | |
| 2 | 4 | N | 9 | 19.3 | |
| 3 | 5 | NE | 7 | 19.7 | |
| 2 | 4 | W | 11 | 19.8 | |
| 3 | 4 | W | 13 | 19.4 | |
| 4 | 5 | W | 10 | 19.4 | |
| 5 | 6 | NW | 13 | 19.3 | |
| 6 | 5 | WNW | 17 | 19.1 | |
| 4 | 5 | SW | 13 | 19.1 |