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
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
SW, 20 mph
2 — 44 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 8 | SW | 33 | - | |
| 15 | 8 | WSW | 33 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | WSW | 23 | - | |
| 9 | 9 | S | 10 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | SW | 20 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | W | 21 | - | |
| 12 | 7 | WSW | 29 | - | |
| 15 | 8 | W | 29 | - | |
| 18 | 9 | WNW | 24 | - | |
| 15 | 11 | ENE | 9 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | SE | 20 | - | |
| 11 | 9 | SW | 16 | - | |
| 14 | 9 | W | 25 | - | |
| 17 | 10 | W | 19 | - | |
| 15 | 9 | SW | 24 | - | |
| 15 | 9 | WSW | 25 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | SW | 21 | - | |
| 14 | 9 | SSW | 24 | - | |
| 16 | 8 | WSW | 29 | - | |
| 15 | 9 | WSW | 26 | - | |
| 14 | 7 | WSW | 32 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | WSW | 19 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | SSW | 9 | - | |
| 8 | 9 | SE | 8 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | E | 19 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | SSE | 7 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | SSW | 6 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | N | 10 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | ENE | 14 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 20 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 20 | - |