Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jul 2017 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
1.6 — 12.1 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
19 °C
17.2 — 20 °C
Average Wind
WNW, 14 mph
1 — 34 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | NNW | 6 | 19.6 | |
| 7 | 6 | W | 17 | 19.6 | |
| 8 | 8 | SW | 19 | 19.7 | |
| 8 | 8 | WSW | 13 | 19.7 | |
| 5 | 6 | W | 15 | 19.6 | |
| 4 | 5 | WSW | 17 | 19.5 | |
| 4 | 5 | WNW | 14 | 19.4 | |
| 5 | 5 | NNW | 17 | 19.3 | |
| 7 | 6 | W | 20 | 19.3 | |
| 8 | 7 | W | 17 | 19.4 | |
| 7 | 7 | SW | 20 | 19.6 | |
| 7 | 7 | W | 13 | 19.7 | |
| 6 | 5 | WSW | 22 | 19.8 | |
| 5 | 6 | W | 16 | 19.9 | |
| 5 | 5 | NE | 19 | 19.7 | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 16 | 19.5 | |
| 3 | 5 | NE | 14 | 19.2 | |
| 3 | 6 | NNE | 11 | 19.1 | |
| 5 | 7 | NW | 9 | 19.1 | |
| 6 | 6 | W | 15 | 18.9 | |
| 5 | 6 | SW | 17 | 18.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | WNW | 13 | 18.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | NW | 14 | 18.9 | |
| 3 | 5 | N | 12 | 19.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | N | 5 | 18.8 | |
| 2 | 5 | WSW | 7 | 18.4 | |
| 3 | 5 | NNW | 12 | 18.1 | |
| 3 | 4 | E | 17 | 17.8 | |
| 4 | 7 | NE | 7 | 18.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | WNW | 11 | 17.7 | |
| 8 | 6 | WNW | 19 | 17.4 |