Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2020 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
13 ft
3.3 — 24.9 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
W, 23 mph
3 — 53 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | NNE | 13 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | N | 13 | - | |
| 11 | 7 | W | 30 | - | |
| 19 | 10 | NW | 25 | - | |
| 20 | 10 | NW | 28 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | NW | 21 | - | |
| 14 | 8 | W | 31 | - | |
| 12 | 7 | NNW | 21 | - | |
| 8 | 6 | W | 23 | - | |
| 11 | 7 | W | 26 | - | |
| 13 | 7 | W | 31 | - | |
| 18 | 10 | WNW | 22 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | SSW | 19 | - | |
| 16 | 10 | SW | 19 | - | |
| 14 | 9 | SSW | 25 | - | |
| 12 | 9 | SW | 18 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | SSW | 18 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | S | 18 | - | |
| 16 | 10 | WSW | 21 | - | |
| 14 | 10 | SW | 19 | - | |
| 11 | 7 | WSW | 25 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | SSW | 14 | - | |
| 15 | 8 | WSW | 30 | - | |
| 15 | 8 | NNW | 24 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | NNE | 18 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | WNW | 14 | - | |
| 14 | 7 | WSW | 41 | - | |
| 24 | 9 | W | 45 | - | |
| 19 | 9 | NW | 28 | - | |
| 13 | 8 | WNW | 24 | - | |
| 9 | 6 | NNW | 21 | - |