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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.

Gascogne wave buoy daily averages Jan 2021 last observation shown Jan 2021
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

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