Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2019 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
10 ft
3.9 — 22.6 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
5 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
SW, 15 mph
2 — 44 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | WSW | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 10 | WNW | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 11 | ESE | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 13 | E | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 11 | ENE | 6 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 10 | NW | 6 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 12 | ESE | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 9 | ESE | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 9 | S | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 10 | S | 6 | 0.0 | |
| 15 | 12 | WNW | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 9 | SSW | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 9 | SE | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 9 | NE | 5 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 10 | ESE | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | ESE | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | ESE | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | NW | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 15 | 8 | W | 31 | 0.0 | |
| 16 | 9 | SW | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 16 | 8 | SW | 28 | 0.0 | |
| 16 | 10 | W | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 9 | SSW | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | WSW | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | SW | 25 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | WNW | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 16 | 8 | N | 31 | 0.0 | |
| 18 | 9 | W | 26 | 0.0 |