Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Apr 2015 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
3.3 — 10.5 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
12.2 — 14.7 °C
Average Wind
ENE, 13 mph
2 — 32 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 | 9 | NNE | 5 | 12.4 | |
| 9 | 10 | W | 4 | 12.6 | |
| 6 | 7 | WNW | 11 | 12.6 | |
| 7 | 6 | NNE | 14 | 12.4 | |
| 8 | 6 | E | 24 | 12.5 | |
| 10 | 6 | E | 25 | 12.3 | |
| 8 | 6 | ENE | 24 | 12.5 | |
| 6 | 5 | E | 20 | 12.5 | |
| 8 | 10 | SSW | 9 | 12.7 | |
| 6 | 9 | WSW | 9 | 12.9 | |
| 6 | 6 | WSW | 12 | 12.8 | |
| 7 | 7 | E | 12 | 13.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | E | 14 | 13.2 | |
| 5 | 6 | E | 15 | 13.3 | |
| 6 | 8 | SSE | 10 | 13.5 | |
| 6 | 7 | SSW | 12 | 13.5 | |
| 6 | 6 | WSW | 11 | 13.6 | |
| 6 | 7 | NE | 10 | 13.6 | |
| 6 | 8 | N | 9 | 13.6 | |
| 7 | 9 | NNE | 9 | 13.5 | |
| 5 | 6 | ENE | 16 | 13.7 | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 15 | 13.9 | |
| 5 | 7 | WSW | 10 | 14.2 | |
| 4 | 8 | SE | 8 | 14.4 | |
| 5 | 6 | SSW | 12 | 14.4 | |
| 5 | 8 | NNE | 7 | 14.5 | |
| 6 | 6 | NNW | 16 | 14.5 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNE | 8 | 14.4 | |
| 4 | 7 | SSW | 6 | 14.4 | |
| 7 | 6 | SSW | 22 | 14.3 |