Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Nov 2021 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
8 ft
1.6 — 24.6 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
4 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
NNE, 18 mph
2 — 43 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | W | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | NNW | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 13 | 7 | NNW | 27 | 0.0 | |
| 20 | 9 | NNW | 37 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 7 | NNW | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | NE | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 6 | NNE | 25 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 7 | NE | 29 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 7 | NE | 35 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | NNE | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | E | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | E | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 10 | ENE | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 11 | E | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 9 | NE | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 10 | NE | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 10 | N | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 10 | NNW | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 9 | WSW | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 10 | ENE | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 10 | ENE | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | ENE | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | NE | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | WNW | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | N | 6 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | NNE | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | N | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | NNW | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 7 | W | 24 | 0.0 | |
| 13 | 7 | W | 29 | 0.0 |