Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Nov 2024 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
2 — 13.8 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
4 — 16 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
SE, 15 mph
2 — 38 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | E | 15 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 17 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 16 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | SE | 8 | - | |
| 3 | 9 | SE | 6 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | E | 15 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | ESE | 16 | - | |
| 5 | 9 | SE | 10 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | W | 16 | - | |
| 5 | 9 | NW | 9 | - | |
| 6 | 9 | ENE | 17 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | NE | 20 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | ENE | 25 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | E | 22 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | E | 20 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | ENE | 13 | - | |
| 5 | 12 | NNE | 6 | - | |
| 5 | 11 | W | 7 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | W | 24 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | NW | 18 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | SW | 28 | - | |
| 9 | 9 | WSW | 11 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | S | 18 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | SSW | 22 | - | |
| 11 | 10 | W | 18 | - | |
| 10 | 9 | SW | 18 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | SW | 17 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | SE | 11 | - | |
| 7 | 10 | S | 9 | - | |
| 8 | 12 | SSE | 10 | - |