Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2019 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
10 ft
3.9 — 17.7 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
5 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
SSW, 15 mph
2 — 40 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 8 | WSW | 30 | - | |
| 13 | 8 | NNW | 27 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | WNW | 14 | - | |
| 8 | 6 | SW | 25 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | WSW | 18 | - | |
| 10 | 9 | SSW | 15 | - | |
| 16 | 10 | W | 20 | - | |
| 15 | 8 | SW | 28 | - | |
| 15 | 9 | SW | 22 | - | |
| 15 | 8 | W | 30 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | NW | 12 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | ESE | 12 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | ESE | 17 | - | |
| 8 | 10 | ESE | 10 | - | |
| 6 | 9 | NE | 5 | - | |
| 6 | 9 | SE | 7 | - | |
| 8 | 9 | SSW | 8 | - | |
| 14 | 11 | WNW | 11 | - | |
| 11 | 10 | S | 6 | - | |
| 7 | 9 | S | 10 | - | |
| 7 | 9 | ESE | 12 | - | |
| 12 | 12 | ESE | 11 | - | |
| 9 | 10 | NW | 6 | - | |
| 9 | 11 | ENE | 6 | - | |
| 11 | 13 | E | 9 | - | |
| 8 | 11 | ESE | 10 | - | |
| 8 | 10 | WNW | 9 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | WSW | 19 | - |