Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Mar 2024 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
9 ft
3.6 — 18.4 ft
Average Wave period
10 secs
6 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
WSW, 16 mph
2 — 36 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 10 | W | 30 | - | |
| 15 | 12 | WNW | 18 | - | |
| 10 | 10 | WNW | 13 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | SW | 24 | - | |
| 15 | 11 | W | 22 | - | |
| 10 | 10 | S | 15 | - | |
| 9 | 9 | SE | 20 | - | |
| 10 | 12 | S | 10 | - | |
| 11 | 9 | SW | 22 | - | |
| 11 | 12 | NNW | 17 | - | |
| 10 | 9 | WNW | 20 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | SW | 12 | - | |
| 6 | 9 | SE | 11 | - | |
| 6 | 10 | SW | 11 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | WSW | 16 | - | |
| 5 | 9 | S | 8 | - | |
| 6 | 11 | SW | 8 | - | |
| 6 | 11 | SSW | 7 | - | |
| 7 | 11 | ENE | 7 | - | |
| 7 | 11 | N | 7 | - | |
| 6 | 10 | ENE | 12 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | NNE | 15 | - | |
| 8 | 10 | NNW | 12 | - | |
| 10 | 11 | N | 8 | - | |
| 6 | 9 | SSW | 14 | - | |
| 9 | 10 | W | 14 | - | |
| 13 | 10 | WSW | 26 | - | |
| 17 | 10 | WSW | 33 | - | |
| 14 | 11 | WSW | 20 | - | |
| 9 | 10 | SSW | 11 | - | |
| 8 | 9 | WSW | 20 | - |