Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2020 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
10 ft
3.6 — 19.7 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
SSW, 20 mph
1 — 41 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 | 7 | W | 9 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | SW | 15 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | WNW | 18 | - | |
| 11 | 10 | ENE | 11 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | E | 17 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | SW | 16 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | SSW | 15 | - | |
| 9 | 9 | SSW | 15 | - | |
| 15 | 10 | SW | 25 | - | |
| 15 | 9 | N | 12 | - | |
| 10 | 9 | S | 11 | - | |
| 12 | 9 | WSW | 15 | - | |
| 12 | 9 | SSW | 22 | - | |
| 19 | 9 | SW | 34 | - | |
| 16 | 10 | SW | 18 | - | |
| 12 | 9 | S | 23 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | W | 21 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | ESE | 24 | - | |
| 11 | 7 | ENE | 33 | - | |
| 12 | 7 | ENE | 34 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | ENE | 26 | - | |
| 9 | 6 | NE | 26 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | ENE | 19 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | E | 6 | - | |
| 4 | 9 | WSW | 8 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | SW | 20 | - | |
| 11 | 7 | WSW | 25 | - | |
| 18 | 9 | W | 29 | - | |
| 15 | 10 | SSW | 19 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | WSW | 24 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | SW | 18 | - |