Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2021 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
11 ft
0 — 24.3 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
0 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
SSW, 20 mph
3 — 51 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 6 | NW | 27 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | NNW | 23 | - | |
| 9 | 6 | W | 24 | - | |
| 13 | 7 | WNW | 31 | - | |
| 16 | 8 | NNW | 30 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | WNW | 20 | - | |
| 11 | 7 | SW | 27 | - | |
| 21 | 10 | WNW | 29 | - | |
| 17 | 9 | W | 28 | - | |
| 16 | 8 | WNW | 30 | - | |
| 13 | 10 | WNW | 13 | - | |
| 13 | 11 | SSE | 12 | - | |
| 13 | 11 | ESE | 12 | - | |
| 10 | 10 | ENE | 12 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | E | 15 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | E | 22 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | E | 22 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | E | 13 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | E | 16 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 17 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 17 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | SE | 11 | - | |
| 8 | 10 | S | 11 | - | |
| 13 | 11 | S | 17 | - | |
| 11 | 9 | SSW | 15 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | SSW | 17 | - | |
| 15 | 7 | WSW | 35 | - | |
| 17 | 9 | WSW | 29 | - | |
| 14 | 8 | WSW | 25 | - | |
| 13 | 10 | SSE | 10 | - | |
| 11 | 9 | SSE | 13 | - |