Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Mar 2020 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
10 ft
0 — 16.7 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
0 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
N, 19 mph
0 — 46 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 8 | WSW | 28 | - | |
| 15 | 8 | WNW | 30 | - | |
| 14 | 8 | W | 20 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | SW | 25 | - | |
| 13 | 7 | W | 32 | - | |
| 16 | 8 | WNW | 32 | - | |
| 12 | 9 | W | 15 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | WSW | 27 | - | |
| 13 | 8 | W | 22 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | W | 22 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | SW | 15 | - | |
| 11 | 9 | NW | 13 | - | |
| 15 | 11 | NW | 7 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | WSW | 13 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | WSW | 17 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | N | 20 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | NE | 12 | - | |
| 8 | 10 | ENE | 11 | - | |
| 9 | 11 | NE | 8 | - | |
| 6 | 9 | ESE | 10 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | E | 14 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 16 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | ENE | 8 | - | |
| 7 | 9 | ENE | 14 | - | |
| 8 | 9 | ENE | 13 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | NE | 16 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | ENE | 15 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | NE | 12 | - | |
| 8 | 6 | ENE | 26 | - | |
| 12 | 7 | NE | 34 | - | |
| 12 | 7 | E | 34 | - |