Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Aug 2017 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
4 ft
1.3 — 10.2 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 26 secs
Average Water temperature
20 °C
14.2 — 21.6 °C
Average Wind
N, 12 mph
1 — 26 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 8 | NNW | 8 | 20.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | N | 15 | 20.2 | |
| 3 | 5 | NNE | 12 | 20.5 | |
| 2 | 5 | E | 9 | 20.5 | |
| 3 | 6 | ENE | 12 | 20.2 | |
| 2 | 6 | ENE | 9 | 20.3 | |
| 3 | 6 | NE | 4 | 20.3 | |
| 3 | 6 | NNE | 10 | 20.3 | |
| 4 | 7 | NNE | 8 | 20.2 | |
| 5 | 6 | NW | 16 | 20.2 | |
| 5 | 5 | E | 19 | 20.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | E | 11 | 20.4 | |
| 5 | 7 | NNE | 7 | 20.5 | |
| 5 | 6 | WNW | 12 | 20.1 | |
| 5 | 5 | SW | 17 | 20.1 | |
| 2 | 5 | SW | 11 | 20.0 | |
| 2 | 4 | NW | 7 | 19.8 | |
| 3 | 4 | NNE | 15 | 19.8 | |
| 3 | 5 | ENE | 12 | 19.7 | |
| 3 | 6 | WNW | 7 | 19.7 | |
| 3 | 5 | NW | 8 | 19.5 | |
| 6 | 6 | NNW | 17 | 19.4 | |
| 7 | 6 | NW | 22 | 19.5 | |
| 5 | 6 | WNW | 18 | 19.7 | |
| 4 | 5 | N | 17 | 19.9 | |
| 3 | 6 | NE | 14 | 19.8 | |
| 5 | 6 | N | 13 | 20.0 | |
| 8 | 8 | W | 14 | 19.9 | |
| 8 | 8 | WSW | 16 | 19.7 | |
| 5 | 6 | SSW | 16 | 19.7 | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 5 | 20.0 |