Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2021 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
8 ft
0 — 18 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
0 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
WNW, 20 mph
1 — 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 6 | NNW | 25 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | N | 13 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | NNW | 20 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | NNE | 19 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | NE | 17 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 15 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 16 | - | |
| 2 | 5 | SE | 8 | - | |
| 9 | 6 | ENE | 28 | - | |
| 10 | 6 | NE | 31 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | NNE | 10 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | W | 18 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | W | 16 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | WNW | 20 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | NNW | 9 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | WSW | 17 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | NE | 14 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | SSE | 9 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | S | 14 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | SSW | 26 | - | |
| 13 | 7 | SW | 31 | - | |
| 14 | 8 | WNW | 27 | - | |
| 14 | 8 | WNW | 21 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | WNW | 23 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | NE | 12 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | S | 17 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | WSW | 20 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | WSW | 26 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | WSW | 20 | - | |
| 14 | 8 | WSW | 34 | - | |
| 17 | 8 | WSW | 34 | - |