Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2018 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
2 — 8.9 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
NE, 15 mph
1 — 28 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | E | 13 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | ENE | 20 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | NE | 19 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | NE | 18 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | NNE | 17 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | NNE | 19 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | NE | 12 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | NE | 13 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | N | 9 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | ENE | 7 | - | |
| 6 | 9 | E | 9 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | NNE | 8 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | N | 13 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | NE | 15 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | E | 17 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | NNE | 7 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | S | 13 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | WSW | 14 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | WSW | 14 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | SW | 16 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | NNE | 9 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | SSW | 18 | - | |
| 6 | 5 | WNW | 22 | - | |
| 8 | 6 | ENE | 24 | - | |
| 7 | 5 | ENE | 25 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | E | 19 | - | |
| 6 | 9 | WSW | 7 | - | |
| 5 | 9 | N | 8 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | ENE | 18 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | NNE | 13 | - |