Gascogne wave buoy monthly averages for 2024 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
7 ft
1.3 — 30.2 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
4 — 18 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
WNW, 14 mph
0 — 40 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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 10 | NNW | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | ESE | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 9 | S | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | NW | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | NW | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | NW | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | N | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | W | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | WNW | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 10 | WSW | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 11 | WSW | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 10 | S | 16 | 0.0 |