Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jul 2019 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
4 ft
1.3 — 20.3 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
1 °C
0 — 28.7 °C
Average Wind
NNW, 12 mph
1 — 36 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | SW | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 8 | W | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 7 | SW | 29 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | WSW | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | NNW | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 9 | WNW | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | WSW | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | SSE | 6 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | NNW | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | ENE | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNE | 4 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | W | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | SW | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | W | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | NNW | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | N | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | E | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | NNW | 9 | 19.8 | |
| 2 | 6 | NW | 4 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | NE | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | NNE | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | NNE | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | NW | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 4 | WNW | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 4 | NNW | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | NNE | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | N | 17 | 0.0 |