Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Aug 2016 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
4 ft
1.3 — 8.5 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
21 °C
19.9 — 22.2 °C
Average Wind
N, 12 mph
1 — 26 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | NNW | 7 | 20.8 | |
| 3 | 5 | WSW | 10 | 20.7 | |
| 6 | 7 | WSW | 13 | 20.8 | |
| 6 | 8 | NNW | 9 | 20.6 | |
| 5 | 7 | N | 8 | 20.6 | |
| 3 | 5 | ENE | 12 | 20.7 | |
| 3 | 6 | ENE | 11 | 20.8 | |
| 6 | 9 | NNE | 11 | 21.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | NNE | 19 | 20.8 | |
| 5 | 5 | NNE | 18 | 20.5 | |
| 3 | 5 | NE | 11 | 20.6 | |
| 3 | 5 | E | 14 | 20.5 | |
| 3 | 4 | ENE | 14 | 20.8 | |
| 3 | 5 | NE | 14 | 20.8 | |
| 3 | 5 | ENE | 8 | 21.2 | |
| 2 | 4 | W | 10 | 21.4 | |
| 5 | 6 | W | 16 | 21.2 | |
| 6 | 6 | W | 11 | 21.5 | |
| 5 | 6 | SW | 19 | 21.2 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 8 | 8 | ENE | 6 | 20.7 | |
| 5 | 5 | E | 17 | 20.5 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNW | 10 | 20.7 | |
| 5 | 6 | N | 14 | 20.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNE | 11 | 21.1 | |
| 4 | 5 | NNE | 12 | 20.7 | |
| 3 | 5 | WNW | 7 | 20.7 | |
| 6 | 6 | W | 16 | 20.9 | |
| 5 | 6 | NNW | 12 | 21.2 | |
| 2 | 5 | ENE | 11 | 21.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | NNE | 10 | 20.4 |