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Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for May 2023 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

5 ft
2.3 — 10.8 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
4 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

0 °C
0 — 0 °C

Average Wind

NNE, 14 mph
2 — 22 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.

Gascogne wave buoy daily averages May 2023 last observation shown May 2023
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
4 5 NE 13 0.0
5 6 NE 15 0.0
4 5 NE 15 0.0
3 6 NNE 12 0.0
5 7 ENE 14 0.0
6 8 ENE 17 0.0
5 7 NE 16 0.0
6 7 NE 17 0.0
6 7 NE 17 0.0
5 7 NNE 15 0.0
5 6 NNE 14 0.0
6 8 NNE 15 0.0
5 6 NNE 16 0.0
3 5 NNE 13 0.0
4 6 ENE 14 0.0
6 7 NE 15 0.0
5 7 N 16 0.0
4 9 NNW 13 0.0
5 7 N 13 0.0
6 8 N 14 0.0
8 9 NW 16 0.0
8 9 WNW 15 0.0
7 8 W 17 0.0
4 8 SW 10 0.0
4 8 WSW 7 0.0
5 9 WSW 8 0.0
5 7 S 13 0.0
4 7 SW 14 0.0
6 6 E 17 0.0
4 5 E 18 0.0
3 9 NE 6 0.0

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