Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2021 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
1.3 — 12.1 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
S, 16 mph
0 — 41 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | WSW | 17 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | SSW | 25 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | W | 23 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | WSW | 23 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | WNW | 21 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | SW | 7 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | ESE | 17 | - | |
| 9 | 9 | E | 17 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | NE | 13 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 15 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | ENE | 20 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | E | 19 | - | |
| 3 | 4 | E | 17 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 15 | - | |
| 2 | 6 | NNW | 6 | - | |
| 2 | 7 | ESE | 6 | - | |
| 2 | 5 | SSW | 12 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | SSE | 13 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | S | 9 | - | |
| 9 | 6 | SW | 26 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | NNW | 18 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | NNE | 14 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | SE | 14 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | SW | 16 | - | |
| 9 | 9 | W | 12 | - | |
| 9 | 9 | S | 7 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | SSE | 14 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | S | 17 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | SW | 18 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | SW | 19 | - | |
| 8 | 6 | WSW | 25 | - |