Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2021 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
11 ft
6.6 — 17.4 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
5 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
SSW, 17 mph
3 — 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 8 | W | 33 | - | |
| 14 | 9 | SW | 25 | - | |
| 14 | 9 | SW | 24 | - | |
| 10 | 9 | SSW | 11 | - | |
| 9 | 10 | N | 10 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | N | 21 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | W | 20 | - | |
| 8 | 6 | ESE | 18 | - | |
| 11 | 7 | SW | 25 | - | |
| 13 | 9 | NNW | 18 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | S | 15 | - | |
| 12 | 11 | W | 11 | - | |
| 12 | 11 | S | 13 | - | |
| 14 | 10 | SSE | 18 | - | |
| 13 | 10 | S | 10 | - | |
| 12 | 9 | SW | 17 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | S | 17 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | SW | 18 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | SSE | 16 | - | |
| 15 | 10 | S | 17 | - | |
| 12 | 9 | NNW | 14 | - | |
| 12 | 10 | W | 12 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | SE | 16 | - | |
| 15 | 12 | S | 8 | - | |
| 12 | 10 | N | 14 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | ENE | 20 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | ENE | 23 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | ENE | 21 | - |