Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Nov 2015 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
10 ft
4.6 — 15.7 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
16 °C
15 — 17 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 15 mph
2 — 36 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 10 | ENE | 12 | 16.9 | |
| 8 | 6 | E | 21 | 16.8 | |
| 8 | 7 | SSW | 14 | 16.8 | |
| 7 | 8 | S | 13 | 16.9 | |
| 6 | 6 | SSW | 16 | 16.9 | |
| 7 | 7 | SSW | 11 | 16.9 | |
| 8 | 8 | S | 7 | 17.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | SSW | 12 | 16.9 | |
| 6 | 7 | SW | 7 | 16.9 | |
| 8 | 9 | SSW | 5 | 16.9 | |
| 10 | 10 | SW | 7 | 16.8 | |
| 10 | 10 | SSW | 9 | 16.8 | |
| 12 | 10 | WNW | 11 | 16.8 | |
| 10 | 9 | SSE | 8 | 16.8 | |
| 9 | 9 | SW | 13 | 16.8 | |
| 11 | 8 | SW | 19 | 16.8 | |
| 12 | 7 | WSW | 25 | 16.7 | |
| 10 | 7 | WSW | 19 | 16.6 | |
| 9 | 7 | WSW | 21 | 16.5 | |
| 13 | 7 | W | 29 | 16.5 | |
| 14 | 7 | NNW | 29 | 16.2 | |
| 10 | 7 | NNE | 14 | 16.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | N | 8 | 16.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | WNW | 18 | 15.9 | |
| 14 | 7 | NW | 26 | 15.5 | |
| 11 | 8 | NNW | 18 | 15.4 | |
| 7 | 7 | NW | 15 | 15.3 | |
| 12 | 8 | WNW | 17 | 15.3 | |
| 15 | 9 | W | 20 | 15.1 | |
| 14 | 9 | WSW | 16 | 15.1 |