Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Nov 2019 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
13 ft
3 — 21.3 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
4 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
W, 24 mph
2 — 44 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 6 | WSW | 26 | - | |
| 15 | 8 | W | 34 | - | |
| 19 | 9 | W | 34 | - | |
| 19 | 9 | W | 33 | - | |
| 18 | 9 | NW | 31 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | WNW | 23 | - | |
| 14 | 8 | WNW | 30 | - | |
| 18 | 9 | NW | 31 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | WNW | 25 | - | |
| 16 | 9 | NW | 24 | - | |
| 13 | 8 | NW | 24 | - | |
| 16 | 10 | NW | 17 | - | |
| 14 | 10 | NW | 24 | - | |
| 18 | 10 | NW | 21 | - | |
| 17 | 9 | N | 21 | - | |
| 11 | 7 | NW | 25 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | NNE | 13 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | N | 10 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | SSE | 15 | - | |
| 15 | 12 | SSW | 14 | - | |
| 13 | 9 | SW | 24 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | S | 23 | - | |
| 14 | 8 | NW | 30 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | SW | 23 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | WSW | 21 | - | |
| 13 | 8 | SW | 25 | - | |
| 16 | 8 | W | 32 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | W | 23 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | SW | 11 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | SW | 20 | - |