Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2021 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
9 ft
2 — 31.2 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
5 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
WNW, 20 mph
1 — 46 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 9 | W | 32 | 0.0 | |
| 21 | 9 | WSW | 37 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 8 | WSW | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 8 | WSW | 26 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | WSW | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | S | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | NE | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 7 | WNW | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 8 | WNW | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 16 | 9 | W | 28 | 0.0 | |
| 15 | 8 | SW | 34 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 8 | SSW | 26 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | S | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | SSE | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | NE | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | WSW | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | NNW | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | WNW | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | W | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | W | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNE | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 6 | NE | 31 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 6 | ENE | 28 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | SE | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | NE | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | NNE | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | NNW | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | N | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 6 | NNW | 25 | 0.0 |