Gascogne wave buoy monthly averages for 2023 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
6 ft
1 — 38.4 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
3 — 16 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
NW, 13 mph
0 — 47 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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | WSW | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 10 | W | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 9 | SSW | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 9 | N | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | NW | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | W | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | NNE | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | NNE | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 8 | N | 7 | 0.0 |