Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Nov 2017 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
1.6 — 12.8 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
16 °C
15 — 17.5 °C
Average Wind
N, 16 mph
1 — 41 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | SSE | 9 | 17.1 | |
| 2 | 4 | E | 9 | 17.2 | |
| 2 | 5 | W | 9 | 17.1 | |
| 4 | 5 | NW | 16 | 17.1 | |
| 10 | 7 | NNW | 24 | 17.1 | |
| 9 | 8 | NNE | 10 | 17.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | SSW | 17 | 17.0 | |
| 12 | 9 | N | 18 | 16.6 | |
| 10 | 9 | NNW | 13 | 16.4 | |
| 9 | 8 | NNW | 19 | 16.4 | |
| 8 | 7 | WNW | 22 | 16.5 | |
| 10 | 7 | NW | 24 | 16.5 | |
| 8 | 7 | NNE | 18 | 16.4 | |
| 4 | 6 | E | 13 | 16.3 | |
| 6 | 6 | E | 20 | 16.2 | |
| 6 | 8 | E | 9 | 16.1 | |
| 5 | 7 | ENE | 17 | 16.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | E | 16 | 16.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | ESE | 14 | 16.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | SSE | 15 | 15.8 | |
| 5 | 8 | SSW | 11 | 15.8 | |
| 7 | 7 | S | 20 | 15.7 | |
| 11 | 8 | SW | 20 | 15.6 | |
| 8 | 8 | WNW | 12 | 15.7 | |
| 8 | 7 | NNW | 21 | 15.6 | |
| 6 | 7 | N | 9 | 15.5 | |
| 4 | 7 | WSW | 7 | 15.5 | |
| 6 | 6 | NW | 19 | 15.4 | |
| 8 | 7 | N | 20 | 15.4 | |
| 7 | 6 | NNW | 21 | 15.3 |