Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jun 2017 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
1.6 — 11.8 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
18 °C
16.5 — 20.9 °C
Average Wind
NW, 13 mph
1 — 38 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 | 7 | ENE | 7 | 17.6 | |
| 7 | 11 | NW | 8 | 17.9 | |
| 5 | 7 | NNW | 15 | 17.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | W | 8 | 17.4 | |
| 7 | 6 | SW | 20 | 17.2 | |
| 10 | 7 | WNW | 22 | 16.7 | |
| 7 | 7 | SSW | 12 | 16.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | W | 10 | 17.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | SW | 7 | 17.5 | |
| 6 | 8 | S | 6 | 17.7 | |
| 10 | 10 | NNW | 9 | 17.7 | |
| 8 | 8 | NE | 13 | 17.5 | |
| 5 | 6 | ENE | 11 | 17.4 | |
| 4 | 7 | NNW | 6 | 17.9 | |
| 6 | 8 | NW | 10 | 18.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | NE | 14 | 18.1 | |
| 5 | 6 | ENE | 18 | 18.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | ENE | 16 | 18.2 | |
| 3 | 6 | ENE | 7 | 18.9 | |
| 3 | 7 | WNW | 6 | 19.3 | |
| 2 | 7 | NE | 5 | 19.8 | |
| 2 | 5 | WNW | 9 | 19.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | WNW | 8 | 19.3 | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 10 | 19.6 | |
| 4 | 7 | WNW | 8 | 19.7 | |
| 4 | 6 | N | 13 | 19.6 | |
| 3 | 6 | WNW | 12 | 20.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | W | 27 | 18.9 | |
| 11 | 7 | W | 33 | 18.0 | |
| 11 | 7 | NW | 28 | 17.5 |