Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Mar 2016 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
10 ft
4.3 — 19 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
12.2 — 13 °C
Average Wind
NNW, 18 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | W | 20 | 12.6 | |
| 14 | 7 | WNW | 26 | 12.4 | |
| 16 | 8 | W | 26 | 12.5 | |
| 13 | 7 | W | 26 | 12.5 | |
| 17 | 9 | NW | 23 | 12.5 | |
| 11 | 7 | NW | 19 | 12.5 | |
| 13 | 7 | N | 21 | 12.4 | |
| 8 | 7 | WNW | 13 | 12.4 | |
| 15 | 7 | WNW | 32 | 12.3 | |
| 14 | 8 | N | 24 | 12.3 | |
| 7 | 7 | NNE | 11 | 12.3 | |
| 7 | 9 | NE | 9 | 12.3 | |
| 7 | 8 | NE | 14 | 12.3 | |
| 7 | 6 | E | 17 | 12.7 | |
| 6 | 7 | ENE | 13 | 12.7 | |
| 6 | 6 | NNE | 14 | 12.6 | |
| 6 | 6 | ENE | 13 | 12.9 | |
| 6 | 6 | E | 18 | 12.9 | |
| 7 | 6 | ENE | 21 | 12.9 | |
| 7 | 6 | NE | 20 | 12.8 | |
| 6 | 5 | NE | 19 | 12.6 | |
| 5 | 5 | NE | 14 | 12.4 | |
| 5 | 6 | NNE | 15 | 12.5 | |
| 8 | 10 | W | 10 | 12.4 | |
| 8 | 7 | WSW | 14 | 12.4 | |
| 12 | 8 | SSW | 21 | 12.5 | |
| 18 | 9 | SW | 27 | 12.3 | |
| 17 | 9 | W | 21 | 12.4 | |
| 11 | 8 | SW | 14 | 12.5 | |
| 10 | 8 | N | 18 | 12.5 | |
| 10 | 7 | NNW | 20 | 12.3 |