Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Aug 2015 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
1.6 — 10.8 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
20 °C
18.7 — 21.5 °C
Average Wind
NNW, 12 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | NNE | 9 | 21.1 | |
| 5 | 5 | SSE | 16 | 20.9 | |
| 6 | 6 | WSW | 12 | 21.0 | |
| 9 | 9 | WSW | 9 | 21.1 | |
| 8 | 7 | SW | 16 | 20.9 | |
| 7 | 7 | ENE | 7 | 20.9 | |
| 6 | 6 | WSW | 15 | 20.6 | |
| 6 | 6 | NW | 14 | 20.3 | |
| 4 | 5 | N | 10 | 20.4 | |
| 4 | 6 | ENE | 12 | 20.6 | |
| 5 | 5 | NNE | 16 | 20.4 | |
| 5 | 5 | N | 12 | 20.8 | |
| 5 | 5 | W | 17 | 21.2 | |
| 9 | 6 | WNW | 19 | 20.2 | |
| 8 | 8 | N | 8 | 20.1 | |
| 6 | 8 | E | 10 | 19.9 | |
| 3 | 7 | NE | 6 | 20.0 | |
| 3 | 7 | N | 5 | 20.6 | |
| 2 | 6 | NW | 3 | 20.6 | |
| 3 | 6 | SE | 6 | 20.6 | |
| 3 | 6 | NE | 8 | 21.1 | |
| 5 | 7 | NW | 12 | 20.7 | |
| 7 | 7 | SW | 18 | 20.3 | |
| 9 | 7 | WSW | 14 | 19.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | SSW | 18 | 19.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | SW | 16 | 19.1 | |
| 7 | 7 | NW | 11 | 18.9 | |
| 6 | 6 | NE | 13 | 18.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNE | 8 | 19.3 | |
| 4 | 7 | NNE | 7 | 19.6 | |
| 4 | 5 | N | 14 | 19.4 |