Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2022 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
12 ft
3.3 — 25.3 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 15 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
W, 16 mph
2 — 46 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 10 | S | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 9 | SW | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 7 | ESE | 25 | 0.0 | |
| 19 | 12 | ENE | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 16 | 11 | NW | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 10 | ESE | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 15 | 10 | W | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 18 | 9 | WNW | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 8 | W | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 17 | 9 | W | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 16 | 9 | W | 24 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 8 | WSW | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 8 | WSW | 29 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 6 | WSW | 26 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 7 | WNW | 27 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | SSW | 26 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | SSE | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 8 | ENE | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 13 | 10 | W | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 12 | SW | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | E | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 10 | NW | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | W | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 8 | NW | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | WNW | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | WSW | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | E | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | NW | 14 | 0.0 |