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.
| 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 |