Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2019 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
8 ft
2.3 — 19 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
5 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
NNW, 18 mph
2 — 49 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | ENE | 14 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 18 | - | |
| 8 | 6 | E | 27 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | E | 23 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 15 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | ENE | 14 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | E | 12 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | N | 10 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | NNE | 16 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 16 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | NNE | 11 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | N | 13 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | WNW | 17 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | NNW | 13 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | E | 12 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | WSW | 16 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | NW | 17 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | WSW | 15 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | W | 13 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | N | 18 | - | |
| 10 | 9 | N | 13 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | WNW | 25 | - | |
| 17 | 9 | NW | 27 | - | |
| 12 | 9 | N | 13 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | NW | 17 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | W | 19 | - | |
| 17 | 8 | WNW | 31 | - | |
| 14 | 8 | NW | 28 | - | |
| 12 | 7 | W | 26 | - | |
| 17 | 9 | W | 23 | - | |
| 13 | 8 | W | 25 | - |