Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2023 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
1.6 — 15.7 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
4 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
N, 11 mph
2 — 29 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 9 | ESE | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 9 | SSW | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 11 | SSW | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | SW | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 11 | SW | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 11 | S | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 10 | S | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 9 | WSW | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 10 | WNW | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 9 | W | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 10 | SW | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 9 | WSW | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | W | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 9 | SSE | 5 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 8 | NNE | 6 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | NE | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 7 | E | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 8 | NNE | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 9 | NNW | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 11 | N | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 9 | N | 4 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 7 | N | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 8 | ENE | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 10 | NNE | 5 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 12 | E | 6 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 13 | SE | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 10 | ESE | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | E | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | NE | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | WNW | 10 | 0.0 |