Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2021 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
1 — 12.1 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
3 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
NW, 14 mph
1 — 31 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 8 | SSE | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | N | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 9 | SW | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | WSW | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | SW | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | WSW | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | ENE | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | NE | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | NE | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | NE | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | N | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | WNW | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | WNW | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | SW | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 10 | NW | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 9 | N | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 8 | WNW | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | ESE | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | E | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | E | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | W | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | WSW | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | SSW | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | SW | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 4 | E | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 4 | E | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 5 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 4 | WNW | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | ENE | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 5 | ENE | 22 | 0.0 |