Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2018 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
0 — 13.1 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 26 secs
Average Water temperature
9 °C
9.2 — 9.2 °C
Average Wind
ENE, 17 mph
1 — 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | NNE | 16 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | NE | 11 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 17 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | ESE | 18 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | SW | 5 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | W | 27 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | N | 24 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | ENE | 14 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | E | 17 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | SE | 16 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | SW | 19 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | SSE | 16 | - | |
| 12 | 10 | SSE | 11 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | NNW | 18 | 9.2 | |
| 8 | 9 | ENE | 10 | - | |
| 10 | 11 | NE | 4 | - | |
| 7 | 10 | ESE | 11 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | NE | 19 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | NE | 19 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | ENE | 18 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | ENE | 16 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | NE | 22 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | ENE | 20 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | ENE | 11 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | ENE | 13 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | NNE | 18 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | NNE | 23 | - | |
| 12 | 7 | NNE | 31 | - | |
| 8 | 6 | N | 17 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | SSE | 17 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | WSW | 17 | - |