Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2015 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
1.3 — 12.8 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
3 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
17 °C
16.6 — 17.9 °C
Average Wind
ENE, 15 mph
0 — 31 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 | 5 | NE | 13 | 17.6 | |
| 3 | 5 | NNE | 10 | 17.5 | |
| 2 | 5 | W | 6 | 17.6 | |
| 6 | 5 | SSE | 19 | 17.4 | |
| 6 | 6 | SSE | 14 | 17.4 | |
| 11 | 6 | WSW | 27 | 17.5 | |
| 10 | 8 | W | 10 | 17.5 | |
| 10 | 10 | ENE | 7 | 17.5 | |
| 7 | 7 | E | 18 | 17.4 | |
| 7 | 7 | E | 17 | 17.3 | |
| 7 | 7 | NE | 16 | 17.3 | |
| 7 | 5 | NNE | 21 | 17.3 | |
| 5 | 5 | NE | 15 | 17.2 | |
| 6 | 6 | ENE | 15 | 17.2 | |
| 5 | 7 | ENE | 12 | 17.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | E | 19 | 17.0 | |
| 7 | 5 | E | 25 | 16.9 | |
| 8 | 5 | ENE | 23 | 16.7 | |
| 8 | 6 | NE | 26 | 16.7 | |
| 7 | 5 | NE | 19 | 16.9 | |
| 3 | 5 | N | 8 | 17.1 | |
| 5 | 7 | NW | 8 | 17.0 | |
| 10 | 10 | ESE | 13 | 17.1 | |
| 7 | 8 | W | 13 | 17.1 | |
| 8 | 7 | ENE | 17 | 17.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | S | 10 | 17.0 | |
| 10 | 9 | SW | 15 | 16.9 | |
| 12 | 7 | SW | 23 | 16.7 | |
| 8 | 7 | S | 15 | 16.7 | |
| 11 | 10 | ESE | 12 | 16.8 | |
| 9 | 9 | ESE | 5 | 16.8 |