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Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2018 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

11 ft
2.3 — 22.6 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
5 — 12 secs

Average Water temperature

0 °C
0 — 0 °C

Average Wind

SW, 20 mph
2 — 44 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.

Gascogne wave buoy daily averages Dec 2018 last observation shown Dec 2018
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
4 5 E 20 0.0
4 5 E 20 0.0
4 6 ENE 14 0.0
3 6 N 10 0.0
3 7 SSW 6 0.0
4 6 SSE 7 0.0
6 6 E 19 0.0
8 9 SE 8 0.0
7 8 SSW 9 0.0
10 7 WSW 19 0.0
14 7 WSW 32 0.0
15 9 WSW 26 0.0
16 8 WSW 29 0.0
14 9 SSW 24 0.0
12 8 SW 21 0.0
15 9 WSW 25 0.0
15 9 SW 24 0.0
17 10 W 19 0.0
14 9 W 25 0.0
11 9 SW 16 0.0
6 6 SE 20 0.0
15 11 ENE 9 0.0
18 9 WNW 24 0.0
15 8 W 29 0.0
12 7 WSW 29 0.0
10 7 W 21 0.0
8 7 SW 20 0.0
9 9 S 10 0.0
11 8 WSW 23 0.0
15 8 WSW 33 0.0
15 8 SW 33 0.0

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