Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for May 2017 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
2 — 9.5 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
15 °C
13 — 17.8 °C
Average Wind
ENE, 13 mph
1 — 33 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 7 | 7 | WNW | 11 | 13.1 | |
| 6 | 8 | NE | 10 | 13.5 | |
| 7 | 6 | E | 24 | 13.4 | |
| 8 | 7 | SSW | 13 | 13.4 | |
| 6 | 6 | WSW | 17 | 13.3 | |
| 3 | 6 | ESE | 7 | 14.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | ENE | 16 | 14.0 | |
| 6 | 5 | E | 23 | 13.8 | |
| 4 | 6 | SE | 10 | 13.9 | |
| 3 | 5 | SSW | 12 | 14.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | SW | 15 | 14.2 | |
| 4 | 5 | SSW | 18 | 14.2 | |
| 5 | 6 | S | 13 | 14.3 | |
| 4 | 7 | ESE | 7 | 14.7 | |
| 6 | 8 | ENE | 5 | 15.3 | |
| 7 | 8 | NW | 11 | 15.5 | |
| 6 | 7 | WNW | 18 | 14.9 | |
| 7 | 6 | W | 22 | 14.8 | |
| 6 | 6 | W | 13 | 15.0 | |
| 6 | 5 | E | 19 | 14.8 | |
| 4 | 6 | NW | 13 | 15.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | NNE | 9 | 15.4 | |
| 3 | 5 | ENE | 15 | 15.6 | |
| 3 | 5 | E | 13 | 15.9 | |
| 4 | 7 | WNW | 9 | 16.2 | |
| 4 | 7 | NE | 11 | 16.3 | |
| 3 | 5 | NNW | 10 | 16.4 | |
| 4 | 8 | NW | 7 | 16.8 | |
| 3 | 8 | SSW | 5 | 17.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | ENE | 10 | 17.2 |