Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jul 2015 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
2.6 — 11.5 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
21 °C
19.6 — 21.7 °C
Average Wind
NW, 11 mph
2 — 26 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 | NE | 17 | 20.8 | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 16 | 20.9 | |
| 5 | 6 | N | 14 | 20.6 | |
| 9 | 7 | W | 15 | 19.9 | |
| 9 | 6 | W | 19 | 19.9 | |
| 6 | 5 | SW | 20 | 20.1 | |
| 8 | 7 | N | 10 | 20.6 | |
| 6 | 5 | WSW | 20 | 21.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | E | 7 | 21.3 | |
| 6 | 7 | NW | 10 | 21.2 | |
| 3 | 6 | WNW | 7 | 21.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | SW | 11 | 20.8 | |
| 6 | 5 | SW | 16 | 20.6 | |
| 4 | 6 | E | 11 | 20.9 | |
| 4 | 5 | W | 11 | 20.9 | |
| 3 | 5 | WNW | 10 | 20.9 | |
| 4 | 7 | NE | 8 | 21.1 | |
| 4 | 7 | N | 3 | 21.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | WNW | 6 | 20.8 | |
| 5 | 8 | WNW | 4 | 20.6 | |
| 5 | 6 | NNW | 7 | 20.3 | |
| 6 | 6 | WSW | 16 | 20.1 | |
| 5 | 6 | NE | 15 | 20.2 | |
| 7 | 7 | NW | 12 | 20.2 | |
| 6 | 6 | W | 13 | 20.4 | |
| 5 | 7 | SE | 8 | 20.4 | |
| 5 | 7 | WNW | 7 | 20.5 | |
| 6 | 7 | SSW | 7 | 20.3 | |
| 4 | 5 | ENE | 12 | 20.3 | |
| 5 | 7 | WNW | 7 | 20.3 | |
| 8 | 9 | W | 7 | 20.1 |