Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Mar 2022 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
8 ft
0 — 16.4 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
0 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
E, 17 mph
3 — 36 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 10 | SSE | 13 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | WSW | 14 | - | |
| 8 | 6 | NW | 20 | - | |
| 14 | 9 | N | 18 | - | |
| 10 | 9 | NNE | 15 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | NE | 17 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | E | 19 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | SW | 20 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | S | 19 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | ESE | 14 | - | |
| 11 | 7 | SW | 25 | - | |
| 15 | 10 | SSW | 21 | - | |
| 15 | 8 | SSW | 18 | - | |
| 11 | 7 | E | 16 | - | |
| 11 | 9 | ENE | 12 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | N | 17 | - | |
| 13 | 9 | NNE | 22 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | ENE | 25 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | ESE | 13 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | E | 11 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | SE | 21 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | SE | 23 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | ESE | 20 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | ENE | 15 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | ENE | 16 | - | |
| 3 | 4 | ENE | 16 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | E | 15 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | SW | 7 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | WNW | 11 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | NNW | 13 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | N | 19 | - |