Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2014 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
4 ft
1 — 6.9 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
21 °C
20.4 — 22 °C
Average Wind
ENE, 10 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | ENE | 12 | 20.6 | |
| 7 | 7 | ENE | 17 | 20.5 | |
| 6 | 6 | ENE | 16 | 20.5 | |
| 3 | 6 | N | 4 | 20.7 | |
| 3 | 6 | NW | 3 | 20.9 | |
| 2 | 6 | ESE | 7 | 21.2 | |
| 3 | 5 | ENE | 11 | 20.9 | |
| 3 | 5 | SW | 9 | 21.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | E | 5 | 21.1 | |
| 2 | 4 | E | 11 | 21.0 | |
| 3 | 4 | E | 11 | 21.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 12 | 21.2 | |
| 6 | 6 | E | 15 | 21.1 | |
| 4 | 6 | E | 8 | 21.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 6 | 21.2 | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 14 | 20.9 | |
| 6 | 8 | SE | 8 | 21.2 | |
| 4 | 7 | ENE | 8 | 21.2 | |
| 3 | 6 | ENE | 5 | 21.6 | |
| 3 | 6 | NNE | 8 | 21.7 | |
| 4 | 8 | NNE | 10 | 21.4 | |
| 5 | 5 | NE | 19 | 21.3 | |
| 6 | 5 | NE | 16 | 21.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | NNW | 10 | 21.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | NE | 8 | 20.9 | |
| 5 | 8 | ENE | 9 | 20.8 | |
| 5 | 7 | E | 10 | 20.6 | |
| 6 | 9 | WSW | 5 | 20.6 | |
| 5 | 9 | WSW | 6 | 20.8 | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 6 | 20.9 |