Gascogne wave buoy monthly averages for 2018 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
8 ft
0 — 36.7 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 26 secs
Average Water temperature
2 °C
0 — 24.9 °C
Average Wind
NNW, 17 mph
1 — 48 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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 8 | SW | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 8 | SSW | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | ENE | 17 | 9.2 | |
| 6 | 7 | NE | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | NNE | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | N | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | N | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | N | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 8 | WNW | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 7 | WSW | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 8 | N | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 13 | 9 | W | 22 | 14.5 |