Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2023 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
10 ft
2.6 — 22 ft
Average Wave period
10 secs
4 — 16 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
W, 17 mph
0 — 33 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 12 | W | 26 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 9 | SW | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 11 | WSW | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 11 | WSW | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 8 | SSW | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 10 | SW | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 9 | W | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 9 | WSW | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 11 | WNW | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 15 | 12 | NW | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 10 | WNW | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | NW | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 9 | W | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 11 | SW | 6 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 11 | SE | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 12 | ESE | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 12 | NNE | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 8 | NW | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 10 | NW | 26 | 0.0 | |
| 13 | 11 | WSW | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 15 | 12 | WSW | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 10 | SW | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 10 | WSW | 24 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 12 | W | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 10 | SW | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 9 | SSE | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 9 | NW | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 9 | W | 28 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | SSW | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | NW | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 9 | NNE | 13 | 0.0 |