Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jul 2023 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
1.3 — 10.8 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
W, 12 mph
0 — 26 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | WSW | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 9 | W | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 9 | W | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | WSW | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | WSW | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | W | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | WNW | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | WNW | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | WSW | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | NW | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | ENE | 6 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | NNE | 6 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | NNW | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | N | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | NE | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 9 | W | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | W | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | SW | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | SW | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | NNW | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | W | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | SSW | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | WSW | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | SW | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | SE | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 7 | SE | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | N | 6 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | W | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 9 | W | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 10 | NW | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 9 | WNW | 17 | 0.0 |