Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2021 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
1.3 — 20.3 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
S, 16 mph
1 — 44 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 6 | WSW | 25 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | SW | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 8 | SW | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 8 | S | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | SSE | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 9 | S | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 9 | W | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | SW | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | SE | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | NNE | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 8 | WNW | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 7 | WSW | 30 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | S | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | SSE | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | SSW | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 7 | ESE | 6 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | NNW | 6 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 4 | E | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | E | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | ENE | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | NE | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 9 | E | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | ESE | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | SW | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 7 | WNW | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 7 | WSW | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 7 | W | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 7 | SW | 28 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | WSW | 17 | 0.0 |