Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for May 2022 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
0 — 9.5 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
0 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
NNE, 11 mph
1 — 25 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 7 | N | 9 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | NNE | 13 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | N | 16 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | N | 9 | - | |
| 2 | 4 | NNE | 9 | - | |
| 2 | 4 | NNE | 11 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | NE | 12 | - | |
| 2 | 5 | NE | 9 | - | |
| 2 | 6 | ENE | 7 | - | |
| 3 | 8 | NNW | 5 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | W | 11 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | NNE | 11 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | NE | 12 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | ENE | 9 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | E | 7 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | SE | 10 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | SSE | 8 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | WNW | 12 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | NNE | 9 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | NNE | 9 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | NE | 17 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | NNW | 13 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | W | 20 | - | |
| 6 | 5 | WNW | 16 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | WNW | 13 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | NW | 9 | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - |