Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2018 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
10 ft
3.6 — 19.7 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
N, 21 mph
2 — 39 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 8 | NNW | 26 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | NNW | 21 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | NW | 24 | - | |
| 13 | 8 | NNE | 26 | - | |
| 13 | 7 | NE | 29 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | N | 20 | - | |
| 14 | 9 | NNE | 20 | - | |
| 9 | 9 | WSW | 9 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | NW | 21 | - | |
| 14 | 10 | W | 20 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | NW | 23 | - | |
| 12 | 9 | WNW | 13 | - | |
| 15 | 8 | W | 26 | - | |
| 14 | 8 | SW | 27 | - | |
| 14 | 10 | NW | 16 | - | |
| 15 | 11 | E | 15 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | WNW | 18 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | WNW | 17 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | NNW | 18 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | N | 20 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | NE | 20 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | ENE | 14 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | E | 17 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | E | 15 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | E | 16 | - | |
| 9 | 6 | E | 29 | - | |
| 9 | 6 | ENE | 27 | - | |
| 10 | 6 | E | 32 | - |