Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2024 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
8 ft
3.3 — 24.9 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
5 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
NNW, 16 mph
2 — 33 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 10 | S | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 12 | SE | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 13 | N | 5 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 12 | NW | 6 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 13 | E | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 11 | E | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 10 | E | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 11 | NNW | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 16 | 13 | NNW | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 15 | 10 | WNW | 26 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 8 | W | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 9 | WNW | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 8 | NW | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | SW | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 10 | S | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | ESE | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 9 | NNW | 7 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 10 | NNW | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 9 | ENE | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | ESE | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | E | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | ENE | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 13 | 9 | NNE | 24 | 0.0 | |
| 19 | 11 | NNW | 29 | 0.0 | |
| 18 | 10 | WNW | 31 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 9 | W | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | WSW | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 8 | SSE | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 9 | SE | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 9 | NW | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 9 | WSW | 15 | 0.0 |