Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jun 2016 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
4 ft
1 — 7.9 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
17 °C
12.4 — 18.6 °C
Average Wind
NW, 12 mph
1 — 28 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | NNW | 17 | 15.6 | |
| 3 | 6 | NE | 8 | 16.2 | |
| 4 | 7 | E | 9 | 16.5 | |
| 3 | 6 | ENE | 7 | 16.5 | |
| 2 | 5 | E | 11 | 16.4 | |
| 5 | 9 | NE | 7 | 16.5 | |
| 5 | 9 | ENE | 9 | 16.8 | |
| 3 | 5 | ENE | 12 | 17.1 | |
| 3 | 6 | NE | 6 | 17.5 | |
| 4 | 6 | W | 15 | 17.3 | |
| 4 | 5 | W | 13 | 17.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | W | 18 | 17.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | W | 22 | 16.7 | |
| 7 | 6 | W | 21 | 16.1 | |
| 7 | 6 | WSW | 13 | 16.1 | |
| 8 | 8 | WNW | 15 | 16.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | NW | 18 | 16.2 | |
| 5 | 6 | NW | 15 | 16.4 | |
| 3 | 5 | WNW | 8 | 16.7 | |
| 4 | 5 | SW | 14 | 16.8 | |
| 6 | 7 | SSW | 9 | 17.1 | |
| 5 | 7 | NNE | 14 | 17.3 | |
| 5 | 7 | N | 12 | 17.3 | |
| 4 | 6 | N | 12 | 17.4 | |
| 4 | 6 | N | 11 | 17.5 | |
| 3 | 5 | N | 10 | 17.9 | |
| 2 | 5 | W | 8 | 18.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | WSW | 12 | 18.3 | |
| 5 | 7 | WNW | 13 | 18.3 | |
| 6 | 7 | WSW | 15 | 18.2 |