Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Aug 2020last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5ft
1.6 — 16.7ft
Average Wave period
6secs
4 — 9secs
Average Water temperature
-°C
- — -°C
Average Wind
WNW, 12mph
1 — 28mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for Gascogne. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
Sorry, there is no wave data for Sat, Aug 1, 2020
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | NW | 10 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | NNW | 10 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 4 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | SSE | 5 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | ESE | 9 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | ENE | 12 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | N | 14 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | N | 14 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | NNE | 7 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | WNW | 6 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | NNE | 6 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 11 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | WNW | 18 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | SSE | 4 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | NNW | 7 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | W | 16 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | SW | 10 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | SSW | 14 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | SSW | 15 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | SW | 13 | - | |
| 13 | 9 | WSW | 23 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | W | 16 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | WNW | 8 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | ESE | 8 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | WSW | 18 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | WSW | 4 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | WSW | 15 | - | |
| 8 | 6 | WNW | 23 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | N | 23 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | N | 13 | - | |
| 2 | 5 | E | 8 | - |