Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for May 2023 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
2.3 — 7.5 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
NNE, 14 mph
2 — 22 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 | NE | 6 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 18 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | E | 17 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | SW | 14 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | S | 13 | - | |
| 5 | 9 | WSW | 8 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | WSW | 7 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | SW | 10 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | W | 16 | - | |
| 7 | 9 | WNW | 15 | - | |
| 7 | 9 | NW | 16 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | N | 14 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | N | 13 | - | |
| 4 | 9 | NNW | 13 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | N | 16 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | NE | 15 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | ENE | 14 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | NNE | 13 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | NNE | 16 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | NNE | 15 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | NNE | 14 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | NNE | 15 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | NE | 17 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | NE | 17 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | NE | 16 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | ENE | 17 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | ENE | 14 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | NNE | 12 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 15 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | NE | 15 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 13 | - |