Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Aug 2023 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
1 — 19.4 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
3 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
NW, 13 mph
2 — 31 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | W | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | WNW | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | WNW | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | NW | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | NW | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | WNW | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | NW | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | NW | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | ENE | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | NE | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 9 | NE | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | NE | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | WNW | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | E | 6 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | NNE | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 7 | NNE | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | WSW | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 10 | SW | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 12 | W | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 7 | SW | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | WSW | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | ENE | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | E | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 7 | ENE | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | N | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | WNW | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | NNW | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 13 | 10 | WNW | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 13 | 9 | W | 27 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | W | 19 | 0.0 |