Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Apr 2018 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
8 ft
0 — 15.7 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 26 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
NW, 13 mph
1 — 34 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | SSE | 18 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | SSW | 16 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | SSW | 24 | - | |
| 14 | 8 | W | 28 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | SSE | 17 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | S | 9 | - | |
| 9 | 10 | SE | 9 | - | |
| 7 | 9 | E | 6 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | NNW | 18 | - | |
| 11 | 9 | NW | 15 | - | |
| 11 | 9 | N | 17 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | NE | 9 | - | |
| 8 | 10 | NNE | 11 | - | |
| 8 | 10 | S | 8 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | WSW | 19 | - | |
| 12 | 9 | SSW | 16 | - | |
| 10 | 9 | SE | 14 | - | |
| 13 | 11 | ESE | 8 | - | |
| 8 | 9 | NE | 11 | - | |
| 7 | 9 | E | 8 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | ESE | 10 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | W | 12 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | N | 7 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | N | 6 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | WNW | 15 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | WNW | 7 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | WSW | 24 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | NNE | 8 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | NNW | 14 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | N | 18 | - |