Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Mar 2018 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
10 ft
3.9 — 36.7 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
5 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 22 mph
2 — 45 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 | WNW | 24 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 8 | SW | 28 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 7 | SW | 25 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 7 | W | 24 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 6 | W | 28 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | W | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 8 | NNW | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 23 | 10 | NW | 32 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | WSW | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 9 | SE | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | NNE | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 6 | NNE | 25 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | N | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | NNW | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 9 | W | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 15 | 9 | SW | 24 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 8 | WSW | 27 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | S | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | SSW | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 15 | 8 | W | 29 | 0.0 | |
| 18 | 9 | SSW | 31 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | S | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | SSE | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | SSE | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 7 | W | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 7 | WSW | 29 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | WSW | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | SW | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 7 | SW | 27 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 7 | SSW | 26 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | SE | 25 | 0.0 |