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Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for May 2019 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

5 ft
2.3 — 28.9 ft

Average Wave period

6 secs
4 — 10 secs

Average Water temperature

0 °C
0 — 0 °C

Average Wind

N, 16 mph
1 — 48 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.

Gascogne wave buoy daily averages May 2019 last observation shown May 2019
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
3 5 E 14 0.0
4 6 ESE 9 0.0
5 7 W 9 0.0
6 6 NW 18 0.0
5 6 NW 16 0.0
5 7 WNW 11 0.0
5 6 NW 12 0.0
6 7 NNW 14 0.0
3 7 NW 9 0.0
3 6 E 9 0.0
4 6 NNW 9 0.0
5 6 NW 16 0.0
7 6 NW 21 0.0
7 6 NW 19 0.0
6 8 E 11 0.0
6 6 E 19 0.0
6 5 E 22 0.0
6 5 E 23 0.0
4 5 E 16 0.0
5 6 NW 16 0.0
6 6 WSW 20 0.0
13 8 WSW 21 0.0
14 7 WSW 33 0.0
3 6 S 11 0.0
5 5 ESE 20 0.0
5 5 E 20 0.0
4 6 N 15 0.0
4 6 NNW 9 0.0
5 6 N 14 0.0
4 7 N 13 0.0

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