Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2019 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
1.6 — 13.5 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 9 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
NNE, 18 mph
1 — 37 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | NNE | 18 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | NE | 16 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | ENE | 12 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | N | 15 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | NNE | 19 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | NE | 16 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | N | 13 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | ENE | 12 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | NW | 15 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | N | 26 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | N | 9 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | E | 11 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | NE | 18 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | NE | 16 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | NE | 12 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 16 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | NE | 19 | - | |
| 6 | 5 | ENE | 22 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | ENE | 24 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | E | 15 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | SSE | 12 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | WSW | 24 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | SSW | 23 | - | |
| 11 | 7 | WSW | 26 | - | |
| 13 | 8 | W | 26 | - | |
| 11 | 7 | WSW | 27 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | W | 21 | - | |
| 11 | 9 | SW | 16 | - | |
| 11 | 7 | WSW | 24 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | SSW | 13 | - |