Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Nov 2016 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
8 ft
2.3 — 16.7 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
16 °C
14.3 — 17.4 °C
Average Wind
NNE, 19 mph
1 — 43 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 | 9 | ENE | 5 | 17.1 | |
| 4 | 8 | E | 11 | 17.1 | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 17 | 17.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | ESE | 10 | 17.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | N | 18 | 16.8 | |
| 9 | 7 | NNW | 22 | 16.7 | |
| 8 | 6 | N | 21 | 16.4 | |
| 7 | 6 | WNW | 23 | 16.2 | |
| 13 | 7 | WNW | 30 | 16.1 | |
| 11 | 7 | W | 26 | 16.0 | |
| 10 | 8 | WNW | 13 | 16.1 | |
| 6 | 6 | W | 20 | 15.9 | |
| 6 | 6 | N | 17 | 15.9 | |
| 5 | 7 | NE | 13 | 15.8 | |
| 4 | 8 | E | 5 | 15.7 | |
| 5 | 9 | WSW | 8 | 15.7 | |
| 9 | 7 | WSW | 22 | 15.7 | |
| 15 | 8 | W | 30 | 15.6 | |
| 15 | 9 | SW | 27 | 15.2 | |
| 13 | 8 | SW | 25 | 15.0 | |
| 13 | 7 | WSW | 30 | 14.9 | |
| 11 | 8 | NNW | 15 | 14.9 | |
| 8 | 7 | N | 23 | 14.8 | |
| 8 | 6 | E | 25 | 14.8 | |
| 4 | 5 | ENE | 14 | 14.7 | |
| 6 | 5 | E | 24 | 14.7 | |
| 6 | 5 | E | 23 | 14.6 | |
| 6 | 6 | ENE | 19 | 14.5 | |
| 6 | 6 | E | 14 | 14.4 | |
| 5 | 5 | E | 21 | 14.4 |