Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2023 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
8 ft
1.6 — 24 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
5 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
SSW, 17 mph
2 — 38 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 9 | SW | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 13 | 9 | WSW | 25 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 10 | SW | 24 | 0.0 | |
| 18 | 11 | SW | 30 | 0.0 | |
| 17 | 11 | WSW | 28 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 9 | WSW | 24 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 8 | W | 25 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | SW | 25 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 9 | W | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 11 | S | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 17 | 11 | W | 24 | 0.0 | |
| 20 | 12 | W | 31 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 9 | SW | 25 | 0.0 | |
| 13 | 9 | SW | 27 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | SE | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | SE | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | E | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 9 | N | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | SW | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 9 | SSW | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 8 | SSW | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 9 | E | 4 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 11 | SE | 4 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 10 | E | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 8 | E | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 9 | E | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 8 | ESE | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 9 | E | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 9 | N | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 8 | WSW | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 8 | ENE | 7 | 0.0 |