Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jul 2016 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
4 ft
2 — 8.9 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
20 °C
18.2 — 21.2 °C
Average Wind
NW, 11 mph
1 — 28 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 | NNW | 15 | 20.5 | |
| 4 | 7 | N | 8 | 20.7 | |
| 3 | 6 | W | 7 | 20.7 | |
| 3 | 6 | WNW | 7 | 20.9 | |
| 3 | 5 | WNW | 9 | 20.7 | |
| 3 | 5 | NNE | 12 | 20.7 | |
| 3 | 5 | N | 9 | 20.5 | |
| 3 | 6 | W | 8 | 20.5 | |
| 5 | 6 | NNW | 11 | 20.2 | |
| 3 | 6 | WNW | 10 | 20.4 | |
| 3 | 6 | W | 4 | 20.5 | |
| 4 | 5 | W | 15 | 20.1 | |
| 4 | 6 | SW | 15 | 20.5 | |
| 4 | 7 | E | 10 | 20.4 | |
| 4 | 5 | ENE | 16 | 19.8 | |
| 3 | 4 | ENE | 19 | 19.6 | |
| 3 | 5 | E | 15 | 19.6 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNE | 10 | 19.6 | |
| 5 | 5 | NNW | 17 | 19.4 | |
| 6 | 6 | WNW | 18 | 19.7 | |
| 8 | 8 | W | 15 | 19.8 | |
| 8 | 10 | W | 14 | 19.9 | |
| 3 | 8 | S | 5 | 20.0 | |
| 3 | 7 | WNW | 7 | 19.7 | |
| 2 | 6 | NNE | 9 | 19.3 | |
| 3 | 6 | NE | 12 | 19.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | N | 10 | 18.8 | |
| 5 | 7 | NE | 10 | 18.4 | |
| 7 | 7 | WNW | 11 | 18.5 | |
| 6 | 7 | WNW | 12 | 18.4 | |
| 5 | 6 | W | 16 | 18.3 |