Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jun 2018 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
4 ft
1.3 — 8.2 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 9 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
N, 13 mph
1 — 29 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | E | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | NE | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | N | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 4 | W | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 4 | ENE | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 4 | ENE | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | ENE | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | ENE | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | ENE | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | NNE | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | NNE | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | NE | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | NNW | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | W | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | WNW | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | N | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | W | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | NW | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | NW | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | WNW | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | N | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | WSW | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | ENE | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | NW | 5 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | WNW | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | W | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | WNW | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | WNW | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | E | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | E | 6 | 0.0 |