Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2024 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
9 ft
2.3 — 17.1 ft
Average Wave period
10 secs
5 — 16 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
S, 16 mph
2 — 33 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 11 | WSW | 24 | - | |
| 15 | 10 | WSW | 29 | - | |
| 14 | 10 | WSW | 27 | - | |
| 14 | 11 | WSW | 22 | - | |
| 9 | 9 | NW | 18 | - | |
| 9 | 9 | NNW | 19 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | NNE | 13 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | ENE | 15 | - | |
| 7 | 11 | E | 15 | - | |
| 7 | 12 | E | 15 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | ENE | 17 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | E | 18 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | ESE | 13 | - | |
| 3 | 9 | S | 7 | - | |
| 3 | 8 | S | 10 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | SSW | 14 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | SW | 22 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | NNE | 18 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | E | 19 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | SSE | 16 | - | |
| 9 | 9 | SW | 22 | - | |
| 15 | 11 | WSW | 23 | - | |
| 13 | 13 | SW | 18 | - | |
| 13 | 13 | SW | 12 | - | |
| 11 | 13 | SW | 12 | - | |
| 7 | 11 | WSW | 12 | - | |
| 11 | 13 | SE | 15 | - | |
| 10 | 13 | SE | 7 | - | |
| 8 | 13 | SSW | 10 | - | |
| 10 | 12 | ENE | 9 | - | |
| 6 | 12 | SE | 8 | - |