Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2017 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
2 — 12.1 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
5 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
19 °C
18.3 — 20.5 °C
Average Wind
W, 14 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | NNW | 15 | 19.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | ENE | 8 | 20.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | SW | 17 | 20.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | W | 11 | 20.2 | |
| 8 | 8 | W | 13 | 20.1 | |
| 6 | 7 | NNW | 10 | 19.9 | |
| 7 | 8 | WNW | 10 | 19.8 | |
| 7 | 6 | W | 20 | 19.7 | |
| 11 | 7 | NW | 25 | 19.5 | |
| 10 | 7 | W | 25 | 19.2 | |
| 11 | 7 | WNW | 27 | 19.1 | |
| 10 | 8 | WSW | 19 | 18.8 | |
| 10 | 7 | WSW | 25 | 18.9 | |
| 11 | 8 | NW | 21 | 19.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | NNW | 17 | 18.9 | |
| 6 | 6 | NW | 17 | 18.7 | |
| 5 | 5 | WNW | 17 | 18.6 | |
| 3 | 6 | NNE | 9 | 18.6 | |
| 3 | 7 | SW | 4 | 18.7 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSE | 9 | 18.5 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNW | 14 | 18.5 | |
| 4 | 6 | ENE | 10 | 18.4 | |
| 5 | 6 | SSE | 14 | 18.4 | |
| 8 | 9 | SSW | 10 | 18.4 | |
| 9 | 9 | NNW | 8 | 18.6 | |
| 5 | 8 | ESE | 7 | 18.6 | |
| 5 | 7 | S | 11 | 18.7 | |
| 6 | 8 | S | 7 | 18.8 | |
| 7 | 8 | W | 11 | 18.9 | |
| 10 | 10 | WSW | 12 | 18.8 |