Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Nov 2020 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
8 ft
0 — 14.1 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
0 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
SE, 16 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 8 | SW | 24 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | WSW | 22 | - | |
| 13 | 9 | WNW | 17 | - | |
| 12 | 9 | NE | 17 | - | |
| 10 | 6 | E | 32 | - | |
| 8 | 6 | ESE | 25 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | SE | 7 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | SSE | 10 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | SW | 15 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | SW | 10 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | S | 17 | - | |
| 9 | 9 | SSW | 12 | - | |
| 9 | 9 | SSW | 12 | - | |
| 11 | 10 | S | 15 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | WSW | 26 | - | |
| 13 | 10 | SW | 10 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | SE | 15 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | SW | 13 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | N | 13 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | ENE | 12 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | ESE | 17 | - | |
| 8 | 9 | E | 9 | - | |
| 7 | 9 | ESE | 9 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | S | 16 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | ENE | 14 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | E | 20 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | ESE | 13 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | ESE | 20 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | E | 20 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | ENE | 18 | - |