Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2020 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
13 ft
0 — 22.3 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
0 — 15 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
WSW, 19 mph
0 — 47 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 8 | WSW | 21 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | WSW | 18 | - | |
| 11 | 9 | SW | 17 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | N | 13 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | ENE | 20 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | ESE | 16 | - | |
| 6 | 9 | S | 12 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | WSW | 14 | - | |
| 16 | 9 | SW | 33 | - | |
| 21 | 10 | W | 29 | - | |
| 21 | 11 | WNW | 20 | - | |
| 17 | 11 | SW | 12 | - | |
| 14 | 9 | WSW | 29 | - | |
| 13 | 10 | SSW | 14 | - | |
| 16 | 11 | SSW | 19 | - | |
| 19 | 10 | SW | 25 | - | |
| 20 | 11 | WSW | 22 | - | |
| 17 | 10 | W | 18 | - | |
| 12 | 9 | WSW | 17 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | WSW | 20 | - | |
| 13 | 10 | E | 6 | - | |
| 14 | 11 | SW | 10 | - | |
| 14 | 11 | WSW | 13 | - | |
| 12 | 10 | WSW | 18 | - | |
| 12 | 7 | W | 27 | - | |
| 16 | 9 | W | 26 | - | |
| 16 | 8 | W | 26 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | SW | 20 | - | |
| 13 | 7 | WSW | 29 | - |