Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Aug 2019 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
1.3 — 18.7 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
WNW, 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 | 8 | WNW | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | NE | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | NE | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 9 | W | 6 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | NW | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | NNE | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | NE | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | W | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | E | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | NE | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | NE | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | NE | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 8 | NW | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | WNW | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | SW | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | SSW | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | W | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | SW | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | WSW | 4 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | WNW | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | W | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 8 | W | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 7 | WSW | 30 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | SSE | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | SSW | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | WSW | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | SW | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 7 | W | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | ENE | 6 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | ENE | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | NE | 9 | 0.0 |