Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Nov 2018 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
11 ft
3.9 — 24 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
SSW, 19 mph
1 — 41 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 8 | W | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 18 | 10 | SW | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 16 | 10 | S | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 7 | SW | 24 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | NW | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | WNW | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | WSW | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | WSW | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | SSW | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 10 | SSE | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | ENE | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 7 | ENE | 25 | 0.0 | |
| 16 | 10 | E | 29 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | E | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 10 | ESE | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | S | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | SE | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 9 | S | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 9 | WSW | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 9 | SW | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 15 | 8 | WSW | 30 | 0.0 | |
| 15 | 9 | SW | 28 | 0.0 | |
| 15 | 10 | S | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 16 | 8 | WSW | 29 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 7 | SW | 25 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 9 | SSE | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 10 | SSE | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | SSE | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | ENE | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | NW | 15 | 0.0 |