Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jun 2021 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
0 — 8.5 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
0 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
N, 12 mph
1 — 30 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | NW | 12 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | W | 11 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | NNW | 11 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | NW | 7 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | E | 7 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | NNE | 8 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | NE | 10 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | NNE | 10 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | N | 7 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | NE | 9 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | N | 11 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | NNE | 17 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | NE | 12 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | N | 10 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | NNE | 14 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | N | 13 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | N | 16 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | N | 14 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | W | 9 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | SSW | 17 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | NW | 14 | - | |
| 8 | 6 | N | 23 | - | |
| 6 | 5 | N | 19 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | NNE | 10 | - | |
| 2 | 5 | NW | 7 | - | |
| 2 | 5 | NNW | 6 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | WSW | 18 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | WNW | 18 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | NW | 14 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | N | 9 | - |