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Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jun 2015 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

5 ft
2 — 13.1 ft

Average Wave period

6 secs
4 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

17 °C
15.6 — 20.4 °C

Average Wind

NNE, 11 mph
2 — 28 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.

Gascogne wave buoy daily averages Jun 2015 last observation shown Jun 2015
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
5 6 NNW 11 20.0
5 7 E 10 20.1
5 9 E 3 19.8
5 7 NE 7 19.5
4 7 W 11 19.4
4 9 ESE 6 19.2
3 7 NE 5 18.6
4 7 NNE 7 18.3
5 8 NNE 9 17.9
4 6 NE 12 17.7
4 6 NNE 10 17.5
5 7 N 11 17.2
5 8 NNW 9 17.1
3 5 N 10 17.0
3 4 NNW 11 16.6
3 4 NNW 12 16.5
3 4 N 13 16.3
3 5 E 10 16.2
4 5 SW 11 16.1
3 5 NW 7 16.2
8 6 ENE 18 16.2
8 6 NNE 22 16.0
7 6 NE 20 16.0
8 6 NE 20 16.0
5 6 NNE 16 16.2
4 7 NNW 10 16.4
9 9 NNE 10 16.2
10 9 NE 10 15.9
11 8 SW 15 15.8
6 7 WNW 9 15.8

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