Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Apr 2016 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
0.7 — 13.8 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 15 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
6.7 — 16.8 °C
Average Wind
WNW, 14 mph
2 — 31 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 | SSE | 8 | 12.5 | |
| 9 | 8 | SE | 15 | 12.5 | |
| 11 | 8 | SSW | 19 | 12.5 | |
| 10 | 8 | WSW | 15 | 12.3 | |
| 7 | 8 | NW | 12 | 12.5 | |
| 6 | 7 | W | 13 | 12.5 | |
| 11 | 8 | NW | 18 | 12.4 | |
| 12 | 8 | WNW | 17 | 12.7 | |
| 10 | 7 | WSW | 18 | 12.8 | |
| 12 | 8 | SE | 24 | 12.8 | |
| 11 | 9 | E | 10 | 12.8 | |
| 7 | 7 | ESE | 9 | 12.7 | |
| 7 | 7 | SSW | 13 | 12.8 | |
| 7 | 6 | SSW | 17 | 12.8 | |
| 6 | 6 | WSW | 10 | 12.9 | |
| 4 | 5 | NNE | 10 | 12.9 | |
| 4 | 5 | NNE | 12 | 12.8 | |
| 4 | 5 | ENE | 15 | 12.9 | |
| 9 | 6 | E | 27 | 12.7 | |
| 6 | 5 | ESE | 14 | 12.7 | |
| 3 | 5 | WNW | 9 | 12.9 | |
| 3 | 7 | SSW | 6 | 13.1 | |
| 3 | 8 | NW | 8 | 13.8 | |
| 4 | 7 | N | 13 | 12.7 | |
| 3 | 7 | NW | 11 | 11.5 | |
| 6 | 7 | N | 14 | 11.8 | |
| 4 | 9 | N | 21 | 10.0 | |
| 1 | 10 | WNW | 16 | 7.2 | |
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