Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2019 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
12 ft
4.3 — 24.3 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
SW, 21 mph
1 — 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 7 | N | 20 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | NE | 30 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | E | 22 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | ENE | 14 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | NNE | 11 | - | |
| 9 | 9 | SW | 15 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | WSW | 14 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | W | 26 | - | |
| 20 | 10 | WNW | 26 | - | |
| 12 | 9 | SSW | 19 | - | |
| 13 | 8 | WNW | 28 | - | |
| 20 | 9 | W | 34 | - | |
| 23 | 9 | W | 40 | - | |
| 21 | 9 | WSW | 32 | - | |
| 18 | 10 | SW | 17 | - | |
| 16 | 11 | N | 16 | - | |
| 11 | 9 | W | 15 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | SSE | 22 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | S | 21 | - | |
| 14 | 9 | WSW | 27 | - | |
| 15 | 8 | SW | 33 | - | |
| 21 | 10 | W | 31 | - | |
| 16 | 9 | WSW | 23 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | WSW | 16 | - | |
| 10 | 9 | SE | 15 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | WSW | 20 | - | |
| 10 | 9 | SE | 12 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | E | 20 | - | |
| 9 | 10 | ESE | 13 | - | |
| 7 | 9 | SSE | 9 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | WSW | 14 | - |