Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2022 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
0 — 17.1 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
0 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
ENE, 16 mph
1 — 37 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 | 10 | S | 10 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | WSW | 21 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | SSW | 18 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | NW | 23 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | ENE | 14 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | SSE | 12 | - | |
| 11 | 9 | WNW | 23 | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 17 | 9 | W | 30 | - | |
| 14 | 10 | WNW | 15 | - | |
| 10 | 9 | NNE | 12 | - | |
| 13 | 10 | ENE | 18 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | E | 20 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | ENE | 6 | - | |
| 5 | 10 | S | 5 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | SE | 9 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | E | 15 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | ENE | 8 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | NW | 11 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | NE | 20 | - | |
| 6 | 5 | ENE | 24 | - | |
| 6 | 5 | E | 26 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | E | 21 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | E | 9 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | ENE | 11 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | E | 17 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | ENE | 16 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | E | 11 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | E | 13 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | ENE | 12 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | NNW | 15 | - |