Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2022 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
11 ft
3.3 — 18.7 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
0 — 15 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
W, 16 mph
0 — 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | NW | 14 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | E | 9 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | WSW | 8 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | WNW | 16 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | NW | 10 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | W | 19 | - | |
| 14 | 10 | NW | 9 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | E | 13 | - | |
| 14 | 12 | SW | 7 | - | |
| 13 | 10 | W | 13 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | ENE | 21 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | SSE | 10 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | SSW | 26 | - | |
| 14 | 7 | WNW | 27 | - | |
| 12 | 6 | WSW | 26 | - | |
| 14 | 8 | WSW | 29 | - | |
| 14 | 8 | WSW | 21 | - | |
| 16 | 9 | W | 24 | - | |
| 17 | 9 | W | 20 | - | |
| 14 | 8 | W | 22 | - | |
| 17 | 8 | WNW | 21 | - | |
| 15 | 10 | W | 11 | - | |
| 11 | 10 | ESE | 7 | - | |
| 15 | 11 | NW | 14 | - | |
| 16 | 10 | ENE | 15 | - | |
| 11 | 7 | ESE | 25 | - | |
| 11 | 9 | SW | 13 | - | |
| 12 | 10 | S | 10 | - |