Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Apr 2020 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
2.3 — 16.4 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
ENE, 13 mph
1 — 39 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 | 8 | W | 26 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | WSW | 24 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 5 | W | 24 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | WSW | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 8 | N | 5 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | NNE | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 9 | ENE | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 9 | SW | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | W | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 10 | NNW | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | N | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | N | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 7 | SSW | 6 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 8 | S | 6 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | ESE | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | ESE | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 6 | ENE | 27 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | NE | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 7 | WNW | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 7 | SSE | 6 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 7 | SW | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 7 | ENE | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 9 | NNE | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 9 | ENE | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | SW | 6 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | SSE | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | ESE | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | E | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | NNE | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | ENE | 24 | 0.0 |