Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2024 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
3.3 — 13.1 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
5 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
WNW, 15 mph
2 — 31 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 9 | WSW | 15 | - | |
| 6 | 9 | NW | 12 | - | |
| 6 | 9 | SE | 8 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | SSE | 11 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | WSW | 23 | - | |
| 10 | 9 | W | 17 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | W | 29 | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 11 | 9 | NE | 22 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | ENE | 17 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | E | 19 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | ESE | 20 | - | |
| 6 | 9 | ENE | 14 | - | |
| 6 | 10 | NNW | 15 | - | |
| 5 | 9 | NNW | 7 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | ESE | 13 | - | |
| 5 | 10 | S | 11 | - | |
| 7 | 8 | SW | 18 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | NW | 21 | - | |
| 9 | 9 | WNW | 16 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | W | 19 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | W | 25 | - | |
| 13 | 12 | WNW | 16 | - | |
| 9 | 11 | NNW | 11 | - | |
| 6 | 10 | E | 13 | - | |
| 7 | 11 | E | 14 | - | |
| 8 | 13 | E | 7 | - | |
| 7 | 12 | NW | 6 | - | |
| 7 | 13 | N | 5 | - | |
| 7 | 12 | SE | 11 | - | |
| 5 | 10 | S | 11 | - |