Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2018 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
13 ft
3.3 — 24.3 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
5 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
15 °C
13.2 — 24.9 °C
Average Wind
W, 22 mph
2 — 41 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 10 | W | 27 | 13.6 | |
| 17 | 9 | WSW | 28 | 13.7 | |
| 20 | 9 | W | 32 | 13.6 | |
| 20 | 9 | WSW | 33 | 13.8 | |
| 14 | 8 | WSW | 26 | 13.4 | |
| 15 | 10 | NW | 14 | 13.6 | |
| 13 | 8 | NE | 26 | 13.6 | |
| 7 | 6 | NE | 13 | 14.9 | |
| 6 | 6 | SW | 17 | 21.3 | |
| 14 | 8 | WSW | 28 | - | |
| 17 | 9 | NW | 23 | - | |
| 10 | 9 | ESE | 11 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | SW | 18 | - | |
| 11 | 9 | NW | 17 | - | |
| 11 | 7 | W | 28 | - | |
| 18 | 9 | W | 34 | - | |
| 22 | 11 | W | 27 | - | |
| 19 | 10 | W | 27 | - | |
| 13 | 8 | WNW | 21 | - | |
| 16 | 8 | W | 33 | - | |
| 12 | 7 | W | 27 | - | |
| 11 | 7 | WSW | 23 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | SW | 19 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | SW | 21 | - | |
| 16 | 11 | W | 19 | - | |
| 15 | 9 | NNW | 23 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | W | 12 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | S | 9 | - | |
| 8 | 9 | E | 7 | - | |
| 7 | 9 | SE | 8 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | WSW | 17 | - |