Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for May 2019 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
2.3 — 8.9 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 9 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
N, 15 mph
1 — 30 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | N | 13 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | N | 14 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | NNW | 9 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | N | 15 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | E | 20 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | ESE | 20 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | S | 11 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | SW | 25 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | S | 11 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | WSW | 20 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | NW | 16 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 16 | - | |
| 6 | 5 | E | 23 | - | |
| 6 | 5 | E | 22 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | E | 19 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | E | 11 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | NW | 19 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | NW | 21 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | NW | 16 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | NNW | 9 | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 3 | 6 | E | 9 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | NW | 9 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | NNW | 14 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | NW | 12 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | WNW | 11 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | NW | 16 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | NW | 18 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | W | 9 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | ESE | 9 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | E | 14 | - |