Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2024 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
1.6 — 12.5 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
4 — 15 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
S, 14 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | NW | 16 | - | |
| 4 | 9 | ENE | 10 | - | |
| 4 | 9 | ENE | 8 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | ESE | 12 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | SSE | 20 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | SW | 17 | - | |
| 11 | 11 | SW | 19 | - | |
| 11 | 9 | SW | 25 | - | |
| 10 | 9 | SW | 23 | - | |
| 10 | 11 | WNW | 12 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | E | 16 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | SE | 5 | - | |
| 5 | 9 | E | 8 | - | |
| 2 | 7 | S | 8 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | SE | 11 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | SW | 10 | - | |
| 10 | 12 | WNW | 15 | - | |
| 9 | 10 | W | 15 | - | |
| 9 | 9 | WSW | 12 | - | |
| 10 | 11 | SSW | 17 | - | |
| 11 | 12 | WSW | 14 | - | |
| 8 | 10 | NE | 8 | - | |
| 6 | 9 | ESE | 16 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | S | 13 | - | |
| 9 | 9 | W | 16 | - | |
| 10 | 11 | SW | 9 | - | |
| 7 | 9 | NNE | 14 | - | |
| 7 | 11 | ENE | 6 | - | |
| 6 | 10 | E | 10 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | ENE | 20 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | E | 17 | - |