Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for May 2016 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
2 ft
0 — 9.8 ft
Average Wave period
3 secs
0 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
15 °C
13.1 — 16.3 °C
Average Wind
WNW, 12 mph
1 — 31 mph
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 | 5 | NW | 17 | 15.7 | |
| 4 | 5 | WNW | 15 | 15.8 | |
| 3 | 5 | W | 12 | 16.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | NW | 7 | 16.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | ENE | 9 | 15.6 | |
| 6 | 10 | NNE | 7 | 15.5 | |
| 6 | 9 | WNW | 8 | 15.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | E | 21 | 14.8 | |
| 7 | 7 | NNW | 12 | 15.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | W | 22 | 14.9 | |
| 5 | 6 | SW | 10 | 15.3 | |
| 5 | 7 | SSW | 9 | 15.0 | |
| 4 | 4 | W | 14 | 14.6 | |
| 0 | 0 | W | 19 | 14.5 | |
| 0 | 0 | WNW | 4 | 14.7 | |
| 0 | 0 | NW | 8 | 14.4 | |
| 0 | 0 | NNW | 9 | 14.2 | |
| 0 | 0 | NW | 11 | 14.1 | |
| 0 | 0 | W | 14 | 14.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | WNW | 12 | 13.8 | |
| 0 | 0 | WNW | 17 | 13.9 | |
| 0 | 0 | SE | 9 | 14.3 | |
| 0 | 0 | E | 10 | 13.9 | |
| 0 | 0 | SE | 22 | 13.7 | |
| 0 | 0 | S | 10 | 14.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | WSW | 6 | 13.7 | |
| 0 | 0 | NE | 13 | 13.4 | |
| 0 | 0 | ENE | 18 | 13.3 |