Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2020 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
9 ft
2.3 — 26.9 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
W, 19 mph
1 — 49 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 8 | SSW | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 10 | S | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 15 | 8 | WSW | 31 | 0.0 | |
| 16 | 9 | W | 25 | 0.0 | |
| 16 | 9 | WSW | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 7 | SSW | 32 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | WSW | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | ESE | 5 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | SW | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | SE | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | SE | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | ESE | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | SE | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | E | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | NNE | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | N | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | NW | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | WNW | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | NNW | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | N | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | W | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | SW | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 8 | W | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 7 | W | 24 | 0.0 | |
| 13 | 8 | W | 26 | 0.0 | |
| 13 | 7 | WNW | 29 | 0.0 | |
| 18 | 8 | WNW | 34 | 0.0 | |
| 17 | 8 | WNW | 34 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 7 | W | 26 | 0.0 |