Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2017 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
10 ft
2 — 28.5 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
14 °C
13.3 — 15 °C
Average Wind
W, 20 mph
1 — 53 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 9 | WSW | 32 | 13.4 | |
| 18 | 9 | WSW | 31 | 13.5 | |
| 11 | 7 | WSW | 27 | 13.5 | |
| 12 | 9 | W | 17 | 13.5 | |
| 22 | 9 | NW | 34 | 13.7 | |
| 14 | 7 | WSW | 32 | 13.8 | |
| 7 | 7 | S | 24 | 14.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | SE | 10 | 13.7 | |
| 5 | 8 | SSE | 12 | 13.8 | |
| 5 | 10 | WSW | 6 | 14.0 | |
| 6 | 10 | E | 8 | 13.8 | |
| 7 | 10 | E | 10 | 13.8 | |
| 5 | 7 | E | 11 | 13.5 | |
| 6 | 6 | NW | 20 | 13.8 | |
| 5 | 7 | WNW | 14 | 13.7 | |
| 11 | 8 | N | 18 | 13.7 | |
| 20 | 10 | NW | 27 | 13.9 | |
| 19 | 9 | W | 31 | 14.0 | |
| 13 | 7 | W | 30 | 14.4 | |
| 13 | 9 | WNW | 17 | 14.5 | |
| 20 | 9 | NW | 34 | 14.5 | |
| 14 | 7 | WSW | 32 | 14.5 | |
| 8 | 7 | WSW | 17 | 14.6 | |
| 11 | 8 | N | 16 | 14.8 | |
| 8 | 6 | SW | 26 | 14.9 | |
| 3 | 5 | SSE | 13 | 14.9 | |
| 2 | 4 | ESE | 13 | 15.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | ENE | 6 | 14.9 | |
| 3 | 5 | N | 12 | 14.9 | |
| 6 | 5 | NNE | 18 | 14.8 | |
| 9 | 6 | N | 26 | 14.9 |