Gascogne wave buoy monthly averages for 2017 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
7 ft
0 — 33.5 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
16 °C
8.8 — 21.6 °C
Average Wind
NNW, 15 mph
1 — 60 mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for Gascogne. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
Sorry, there is no wave data for Jan 2017
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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | E | 17 | 12.9 | |
| - | 8 | SW | 19 | 12.2 | |
| - | 8 | WSW | 17 | 12.4 | |
| 6 | 6 | NE | 16 | 13.2 | |
| 5 | 6 | ENE | 14 | 14.8 | |
| 6 | 7 | NW | 13 | 18.2 | |
| 5 | 6 | WNW | 14 | 19.1 | |
| 4 | 6 | N | 12 | 20.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | W | 14 | 19.1 | |
| 7 | 8 | ENE | 12 | 18.2 | |
| 7 | 7 | N | 16 | 16.2 | |
| 10 | 7 | WNW | 20 | 14.1 |