Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2017 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
10 ft
2.3 — 25.3 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
12 — 12.5 °C
Average Wind
SSW, 18 mph
1 — 55 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 9 | SSW | 17 | 12.5 | |
| 14 | 8 | SSW | 30 | 12.5 | |
| 22 | 10 | SSW | 30 | 12.4 | |
| 17 | 9 | SW | 24 | 12.3 | |
| 19 | 9 | WNW | 36 | 12.3 | |
| 13 | 8 | WSW | 21 | 12.2 | |
| 13 | 9 | WNW | 22 | 12.2 | |
| 18 | 11 | NNW | 16 | 12.2 | |
| 11 | 8 | ESE | 25 | 12.1 | |
| 13 | 8 | E | 29 | 12.1 | |
| 10 | 7 | ENE | 25 | 12.1 | |
| 9 | 6 | E | 27 | 12.0 | |
| 9 | 6 | SSE | 22 | 12.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | SSE | 11 | 12.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | S | 8 | 12.2 | |
| 4 | 8 | ENE | 8 | 12.3 | |
| 3 | 7 | ESE | 10 | 12.1 | |
| 5 | 11 | S | 6 | 12.2 | |
| 8 | 11 | WNW | 6 | 12.2 | |
| 6 | 9 | WNW | 9 | 12.2 | |
| 6 | 9 | N | 7 | 12.2 | |
| 6 | 9 | SSE | 3 | 12.3 | |
| 7 | 7 | WNW | 16 | 12.2 | |
| 10 | 8 | NNE | 11 | 12.1 | |
| 7 | 7 | S | 17 | 12.2 | |
| 8 | 7 | WSW | 20 | 12.2 | |
| 17 | 8 | WSW | 34 | 12.2 | |
| 21 | 10 | W | 26 | 12.2 |