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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.

Gascogne wave buoy daily averages Oct 2024 last observation shown
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 -

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