Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for May 2015 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
2.6 — 24 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
15 °C
13.8 — 16.4 °C
Average Wind
WNW, 13 mph
2 — 34 mph
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 | WSW | 16 | 15.9 | |
| 5 | 6 | WSW | 13 | 16.2 | |
| 4 | 6 | WNW | 10 | 16.0 | |
| 3 | 7 | NNW | 7 | 15.8 | |
| 4 | 6 | N | 9 | 15.4 | |
| 6 | 7 | N | 12 | 15.2 | |
| 3 | 5 | NNW | 12 | 15.3 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNW | 9 | 15.4 | |
| 4 | 7 | NNW | 9 | 15.3 | |
| 4 | 7 | N | 7 | 15.1 | |
| 5 | 6 | N | 10 | 14.7 | |
| 10 | 8 | NNW | 16 | 14.5 | |
| 11 | 8 | WNW | 17 | 14.6 | |
| 7 | 9 | WNW | 11 | 14.9 | |
| 6 | 9 | NE | 8 | 14.8 | |
| 7 | 8 | NW | 10 | 14.5 | |
| 15 | 8 | NW | 18 | 14.4 | |
| 11 | 6 | W | 26 | 14.8 | |
| 5 | 7 | SW | 12 | 15.1 | |
| 8 | 9 | NE | 9 | 15.0 | |
| 8 | 9 | N | 8 | 14.9 | |
| 5 | 6 | ESE | 10 | 14.7 | |
| 5 | 6 | SW | 10 | 14.3 | |
| 5 | 5 | WSW | 17 | 14.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | ESE | 12 | 13.9 | |
| 12 | 8 | WSW | 17 | 13.9 | |
| 12 | 7 | WSW | 26 | 14.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | SSE | 9 | 14.3 | |
| 8 | 6 | SW | 14 | 14.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | SSW | 16 | 13.9 | |
| 11 | 7 | WSW | 24 | 13.9 |