Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jul 2018 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
4 ft
1.6 — 13.8 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 9 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
NNW, 12 mph
1 — 34 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | NW | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | SW | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 7 | WSW | 26 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | WSW | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | WSW | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 8 | NNW | 4 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | NNE | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 4 | N | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | ENE | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | NNE | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | WNW | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | NNW | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | N | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | ENE | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | NNW | 6 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | WNW | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | N | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | NE | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | ENE | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | ENE | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNE | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | NNE | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNE | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | NNE | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | NE | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | NNE | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | WNW | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | W | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | WSW | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | WNW | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 8 | NW | 7 | 0.0 |