Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2020 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
13 ft
4.3 — 28.2 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
6 — 15 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 19 mph
3 — 47 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 7 | WSW | 29 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 8 | SW | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 16 | 8 | W | 26 | 0.0 | |
| 16 | 9 | W | 26 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 7 | W | 27 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 10 | WSW | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 11 | WSW | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 11 | SW | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 13 | 10 | E | 6 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 8 | WSW | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 9 | WSW | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 17 | 10 | W | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 22 | 11 | W | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 19 | 10 | SW | 25 | 0.0 | |
| 16 | 11 | SSW | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 13 | 10 | SSW | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 16 | 9 | WSW | 28 | 0.0 | |
| 17 | 11 | SW | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 22 | 11 | WNW | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 22 | 10 | W | 30 | 0.0 | |
| 16 | 9 | SW | 33 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 8 | WSW | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 9 | S | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | ESE | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | ENE | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | N | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 9 | SW | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 8 | WSW | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | WSW | 21 | 0.0 |