Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2016 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
2.6 — 11.5 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
18 °C
16.9 — 19.4 °C
Average Wind
ENE, 14 mph
1 — 33 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | WNW | 15 | 19.3 | |
| 6 | 7 | E | 9 | 19.2 | |
| 6 | 6 | E | 20 | 19.1 | |
| 9 | 9 | NW | 10 | 19.1 | |
| 8 | 9 | NNW | 8 | 19.1 | |
| 5 | 7 | NE | 12 | 18.9 | |
| 5 | 8 | ENE | 7 | 18.9 | |
| 5 | 8 | NE | 12 | 18.8 | |
| 4 | 5 | ENE | 16 | 18.6 | |
| 4 | 6 | E | 12 | 18.6 | |
| 5 | 5 | ESE | 24 | 18.3 | |
| 10 | 7 | E | 30 | 18.1 | |
| 6 | 6 | NE | 20 | 17.9 | |
| 3 | 5 | WNW | 14 | 17.8 | |
| 7 | 6 | SSW | 19 | 17.6 | |
| 9 | 7 | SW | 16 | 17.6 | |
| 5 | 7 | NW | 7 | 17.7 | |
| 5 | 7 | N | 6 | 17.7 | |
| 6 | 7 | NE | 12 | 17.4 | |
| 6 | 8 | ENE | 14 | 17.2 | |
| 6 | 7 | E | 19 | 17.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | E | 24 | 17.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | SSE | 14 | 17.1 | |
| 9 | 10 | ESE | 7 | 17.1 | |
| 6 | 7 | E | 16 | 17.2 | |
| 4 | 6 | ENE | 14 | 17.2 | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 19 | 17.1 | |
| 4 | 6 | E | 16 | 17.1 | |
| 4 | 6 | ENE | 13 | 17.1 | |
| 5 | 8 | E | 10 | 17.1 | |
| 5 | 10 | E | 9 | 17.1 |