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.
| 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 |