Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2016 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
3 — 10.5 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
20 °C
19.3 — 22.1 °C
Average Wind
NNW, 11 mph
1 — 39 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 | 9 | NE | 10 | 20.5 | |
| 4 | 8 | NE | 6 | 20.9 | |
| 5 | 9 | E | 5 | 21.0 | |
| 7 | 10 | WSW | 6 | 21.3 | |
| 5 | 8 | W | 8 | 21.4 | |
| 4 | 6 | E | 15 | 21.4 | |
| 5 | 6 | NNW | 15 | 21.5 | |
| 7 | 7 | W | 14 | 21.1 | |
| 6 | 7 | SSW | 10 | 21.2 | |
| 6 | 6 | SW | 16 | 21.1 | |
| 7 | 9 | SE | 7 | 21.1 | |
| 5 | 8 | S | 8 | 21.4 | |
| 8 | 8 | NW | 14 | 21.2 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 9 | 7 | NNE | 20 | 20.1 | |
| 6 | 6 | NNW | 19 | 20.1 | |
| 8 | 8 | N | 14 | 19.9 | |
| 5 | 7 | N | 8 | 19.8 | |
| 4 | 8 | N | 4 | 19.6 | |
| 5 | 7 | N | 12 | 19.4 | |
| 7 | 10 | NE | 4 | 19.7 | |
| 6 | 9 | SSE | 5 | 19.7 | |
| 5 | 7 | ESE | 10 | 19.7 | |
| 5 | 7 | SSW | 13 | 19.6 | |
| 8 | 7 | W | 13 | 19.5 | |
| 7 | 8 | S | 10 | 19.5 | |
| 7 | 7 | WNW | 13 | 19.5 | |
| 6 | 8 | NE | 9 | 19.5 | |
| 8 | 10 | NW | 8 | 19.5 | |
| 6 | 8 | WNW | 9 | 19.5 |