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Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2019 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

8 ft
2.3 — 26.6 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
5 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

0 °C
0 — 0 °C

Average Wind

NNW, 18 mph
2 — 49 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.

Gascogne wave buoy daily averages Jan 2019 last observation shown Jan 2019
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
13 8 W 25 0.0
17 9 W 24 0.0
16 8 W 31 0.0
15 8 NW 29 0.0
20 9 WNW 32 0.0
7 7 W 19 0.0
8 7 NW 17 0.0
12 9 N 13 0.0
18 9 NNW 28 0.0
11 8 WNW 25 0.0
10 9 N 13 0.0
8 7 N 18 0.0
9 8 W 13 0.0
9 7 WSW 15 0.0
10 8 NW 17 0.0
5 6 WSW 16 0.0
6 8 E 12 0.0
6 7 NNW 13 0.0
5 6 WNW 17 0.0
4 6 N 13 0.0
3 5 NNE 11 0.0
4 5 NE 16 0.0
4 5 NNE 16 0.0
4 7 N 10 0.0
6 8 E 12 0.0
6 8 ENE 14 0.0
4 5 E 15 0.0
7 6 E 23 0.0
8 6 E 27 0.0
4 5 E 18 0.0
4 6 ENE 14 0.0

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