Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Apr 2024 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
2.3 — 12.1 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
4 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
WNW, 14 mph
2 — 33 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 8 | WSW | 28 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | SSW | 20 | - | |
| 8 | 8 | SW | 19 | - | |
| 8 | 9 | SSW | 15 | - | |
| 10 | 11 | S | 13 | - | |
| 11 | 10 | SSW | 15 | - | |
| 10 | 10 | S | 8 | - | |
| 9 | 9 | SW | 18 | - | |
| 10 | 9 | WNW | 15 | - | |
| 6 | 9 | SW | 10 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | SE | 11 | - | |
| 6 | 10 | ESE | 11 | - | |
| 7 | 12 | NNW | 6 | - | |
| 5 | 10 | NNE | 12 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | WNW | 16 | - | |
| 8 | 9 | NNW | 17 | - | |
| 6 | 9 | N | 12 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | NNE | 10 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | E | 14 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 17 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | E | 19 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 16 | - | |
| 4 | 4 | NNE | 14 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | NW | 12 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | WNW | 10 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | N | 9 | - | |
| 7 | 9 | NNE | 16 | - | |
| 6 | 9 | WNW | 8 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | SW | 8 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | SW | 15 | - |