Skip to content

Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2016 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

13 ft
5.2 — 23 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
5 — 12 secs

Average Water temperature

13 °C
12.4 — 13.2 °C

Average Wind

W, 19 mph
0 — 39 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.

Gascogne wave buoy daily averages Feb 2016 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
13 9 WSW 15 12.9
15 10 W 17 12.9
13 9 NW 17 13.0
9 9 WSW 8 13.0
6 6 S 16 13.0
12 7 SSW 23 12.9
20 9 W 30 12.9
22 9 WSW 35 12.9
21 9 WNW 29 12.8
16 9 W 17 12.8
11 8 W 19 12.8
12 7 W 23 12.8
18 9 W 29 12.7
17 9 WNW 22 12.6
19 9 N 24 12.6
9 8 NE 9 12.6
8 8 S 18 12.5
14 9 NW 17 12.5
14 10 WSW 17 12.5
11 8 W 17 12.5
11 9 W 6 12.7
11 10 WSW 15 12.6
11 7 W 22 12.5
10 7 WSW 19 12.5
8 7 NNW 13 12.5
6 6 SSW 18 12.6
13 7 N 26 12.8
12 7 N 23 12.8
8 6 N 16 12.8

› Wave Buoy List