Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2016 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
13 ft
3.6 — 28.9 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
12.8 — 14.1 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 20 mph
2 — 45 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 9 | S | 23 | 14.1 | |
| 24 | 10 | W | 28 | 14.0 | |
| 16 | 8 | SW | 29 | 13.9 | |
| 22 | 10 | W | 28 | 13.7 | |
| 21 | 9 | W | 31 | 13.6 | |
| 19 | 9 | WSW | 31 | 13.4 | |
| 17 | 9 | W | 21 | 13.4 | |
| 12 | 9 | SSW | 16 | 13.3 | |
| 17 | 9 | SW | 27 | 13.4 | |
| 16 | 8 | SW | 24 | 13.3 | |
| 21 | 9 | W | 35 | 13.2 | |
| 15 | 8 | WNW | 24 | 13.1 | |
| 8 | 7 | SSW | 10 | 13.1 | |
| 7 | 6 | NW | 18 | 13.0 | |
| 9 | 6 | NNW | 21 | 13.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | NW | 9 | 12.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | SSE | 14 | 12.9 | |
| 11 | 7 | W | 26 | 12.8 | |
| 11 | 8 | WNW | 15 | 12.8 | |
| 7 | 9 | SSE | 8 | 12.9 | |
| 8 | 8 | SSE | 15 | 12.9 | |
| 8 | 8 | SW | 12 | 12.9 | |
| 12 | 10 | SSE | 10 | 12.9 | |
| 10 | 9 | ESE | 12 | 13.0 | |
| 10 | 9 | SW | 9 | 13.0 | |
| 10 | 8 | SW | 16 | 13.0 | |
| 16 | 9 | SW | 21 | 13.0 | |
| 12 | 9 | N | 17 | 13.0 | |
| 13 | 10 | WSW | 16 | 13.0 | |
| 18 | 9 | WSW | 29 | 12.9 | |
| 18 | 9 | W | 28 | 12.9 |