Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Nov 2023 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
11 ft
3.3 — 24 ft
Average Wave period
10 secs
5 — 15 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
W, 19 mph
2 — 40 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 9 | WSW | 30 | - | |
| 21 | 12 | W | 29 | - | |
| 21 | 13 | W | 28 | - | |
| 19 | 11 | WSW | 35 | - | |
| 20 | 13 | W | 20 | - | |
| 15 | 11 | W | 23 | - | |
| 11 | 10 | WNW | 14 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | SW | 21 | - | |
| 14 | 10 | W | 26 | - | |
| 19 | 13 | W | 19 | - | |
| 12 | 10 | SSW | 18 | - | |
| 11 | 9 | WSW | 22 | - | |
| 13 | 10 | WSW | 22 | - | |
| 12 | 11 | W | 17 | - | |
| 10 | 11 | SSW | 12 | - | |
| 11 | 9 | W | 23 | - | |
| 6 | 9 | SW | 12 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | SW | 15 | - | |
| 10 | 12 | W | 12 | - | |
| 11 | 10 | NW | 18 | - | |
| 12 | 9 | N | 22 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | NE | 17 | - | |
| 5 | 9 | NE | 9 | - | |
| 6 | 11 | NNE | 8 | - | |
| 6 | 11 | E | 11 | - | |
| 4 | 10 | SSE | 9 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | W | 20 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | NE | 13 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | E | 18 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | WSW | 18 | - |