Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jul 2014 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
4 ft
1.6 — 7.5 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 9 secs
Average Water temperature
20 °C
19 — 22 °C
Average Wind
NNW, 11 mph
2 — 25 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | S | 11 | 19.2 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNE | 8 | 19.4 | |
| 3 | 6 | N | 6 | 19.8 | |
| 4 | 6 | WNW | 16 | 19.9 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 7 | 6 | NW | 14 | 19.2 | |
| 6 | 6 | W | 13 | 19.3 | |
| 6 | 6 | NNW | 13 | 19.3 | |
| 6 | 6 | NNW | 17 | 19.1 | |
| 5 | 5 | NNW | 15 | 19.1 | |
| 4 | 5 | NNW | 13 | 19.1 | |
| 4 | 5 | NW | 12 | 19.3 | |
| 5 | 5 | W | 17 | 19.3 | |
| 4 | 6 | W | 6 | 19.4 | |
| 3 | 6 | NE | 6 | 19.9 | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 13 | 19.9 | |
| 4 | 5 | WNW | 15 | 20.1 | |
| 3 | 5 | WSW | 6 | 20.1 | |
| 2 | 5 | S | 7 | 20.3 | |
| 4 | 5 | WNW | 15 | 20.2 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNW | 9 | 20.5 | |
| 2 | 5 | ENE | 10 | 20.6 | |
| 3 | 6 | NE | 7 | 20.6 | |
| 4 | 7 | NNW | 8 | 20.8 | |
| 3 | 6 | NNW | 10 | 20.8 | |
| 3 | 5 | N | 8 | 21.1 | |
| 3 | 5 | NNE | 10 | 21.4 | |
| 4 | 5 | N | 14 | 21.6 | |
| 5 | 5 | N | 14 | 21.3 | |
| 3 | 6 | N | 7 | 21.6 | |
| 4 | 8 | N | 8 | 21.6 |