Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2024 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
10 ft
3.9 — 21.3 ft
Average Wave period
11 secs
6 — 18 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
WSW, 17 mph
2 — 40 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 | 13 | NW | 8 | - | |
| 7 | 12 | NE | 7 | - | |
| 5 | 11 | E | 10 | - | |
| 7 | 13 | ESE | 9 | - | |
| 8 | 13 | WSW | 9 | - | |
| 6 | 10 | SW | 14 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | SW | 21 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | SSW | 20 | - | |
| 10 | 9 | WSW | 19 | - | |
| 14 | 9 | W | 27 | - | |
| 15 | 11 | WSW | 20 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | W | 17 | - | |
| 6 | 9 | SSW | 16 | - | |
| 7 | 11 | SSE | 11 | - | |
| 8 | 9 | SSW | 15 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | W | 12 | - | |
| 6 | 12 | S | 11 | - | |
| 9 | 14 | W | 12 | - | |
| 9 | 13 | N | 6 | - | |
| 9 | 14 | SE | 11 | - | |
| 13 | 13 | WSW | 22 | - | |
| 19 | 11 | WSW | 32 | - | |
| 20 | 12 | W | 26 | - | |
| 20 | 14 | W | 23 | - | |
| 16 | 11 | W | 27 | - | |
| 20 | 11 | NNW | 32 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | NNW | 21 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | W | 14 | - | |
| 10 | 9 | W | 23 | - |