Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Mar 2019 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
10 ft
3.3 — 26.6 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
4 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
NW, 18 mph
1 — 47 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 10 | ENE | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 10 | NNE | 5 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | ENE | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | ENE | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | ENE | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | E | 25 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | NE | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 9 | NE | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 8 | ENE | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 9 | E | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | ENE | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | ENE | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | N | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 8 | NW | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 13 | 8 | WNW | 24 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 8 | SW | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 9 | W | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 15 | 9 | W | 24 | 0.0 | |
| 18 | 10 | WNW | 24 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 8 | WSW | 24 | 0.0 | |
| 13 | 10 | SE | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 13 | 8 | WNW | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | WSW | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | W | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 8 | W | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 7 | SW | 24 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 8 | SSW | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 20 | 9 | W | 31 | 0.0 | |
| 15 | 9 | SW | 27 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 8 | W | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | WSW | 13 | 0.0 |