Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2015 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
11 ft
2.6 — 20.3 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
5 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
12.1 — 12.7 °C
Average Wind
NW, 19 mph
0 — 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 8 | NW | 23 | 12.6 | |
| 8 | 7 | SSE | 15 | 12.6 | |
| 9 | 7 | N | 17 | 12.6 | |
| 12 | 7 | NNE | 27 | 12.5 | |
| 9 | 6 | NNE | 22 | 12.4 | |
| 10 | 6 | NE | 24 | 12.4 | |
| 9 | 6 | NE | 22 | 12.3 | |
| 9 | 6 | ENE | 23 | 12.3 | |
| 8 | 6 | ENE | 23 | 12.2 | |
| 6 | 5 | E | 17 | 12.3 | |
| 4 | 5 | S | 9 | 12.4 | |
| 3 | 6 | SW | 11 | 12.3 | |
| 10 | 6 | WSW | 25 | 12.3 | |
| 17 | 9 | W | 20 | 12.3 | |
| 9 | 8 | N | 7 | 12.3 | |
| 13 | 9 | NW | 19 | 12.3 | |
| 14 | 9 | NNE | 20 | 12.3 | |
| 10 | 10 | ENE | 9 | 12.3 | |
| 7 | 9 | SSW | 11 | 12.3 | |
| 13 | 9 | WSW | 21 | 12.2 | |
| 13 | 8 | NW | 23 | 12.2 | |
| 11 | 8 | W | 19 | 12.2 | |
| 15 | 8 | W | 29 | 12.2 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 16 | 9 | W | 25 | 12.2 | |
| 12 | 7 | WNW | 22 | 12.2 | |
| 14 | 9 | WNW | 16 | 12.2 | |
| 14 | 9 | WSW | 23 | 12.2 |