Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Mar 2017 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
9 ft
3.6 — 22 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
12 — 13.6 °C
Average Wind
SW, 17 mph
2 — 39 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 8 | SW | 23 | 12.7 | |
| 11 | 11 | SE | 7 | 13.1 | |
| 7 | 8 | SE | 9 | 12.9 | |
| 5 | 6 | S | 15 | 12.6 | |
| 5 | 6 | S | 11 | 12.6 | |
| 6 | 6 | ESE | 20 | 12.3 | |
| 7 | 6 | NE | 20 | 12.2 | |
| 8 | 7 | ENE | 19 | 12.3 | |
| 13 | 10 | SW | 10 | 12.3 | |
| 14 | 9 | WSW | 20 | 12.4 | |
| 9 | 8 | WNW | 16 | 12.5 | |
| 8 | 8 | WSW | 16 | 12.5 | |
| 8 | 8 | W | 9 | 12.5 | |
| 9 | 9 | WNW | 7 | 12.4 | |
| 9 | 9 | N | 13 | 12.4 | |
| 8 | 8 | ENE | 14 | 12.5 | |
| 10 | 9 | ENE | 19 | 12.3 | |
| 9 | 9 | NE | 15 | 12.3 | |
| 12 | 8 | N | 21 | 12.3 | |
| 9 | 6 | NW | 26 | 12.3 | |
| 4 | 7 | WSW | 11 | 12.3 | |
| 6 | 7 | ESE | 15 | 12.3 | |
| 8 | 8 | SSE | 10 | 12.3 | |
| 9 | 8 | WSW | 15 | 12.1 | |
| 14 | 9 | W | 22 | 12.1 | |
| 18 | 9 | WNW | 28 | 12.1 | |
| 13 | 8 | WSW | 26 | 12.0 | |
| 13 | 7 | W | 28 | 12.1 | |
| 8 | 7 | SW | 21 | 12.2 | |
| 9 | 8 | SE | 12 | 12.1 | |
| 15 | 8 | WSW | 28 | 12.2 |