Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for May 2024 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
1.6 — 16.4 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
W, 14 mph
2 — 26 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 | 6 | NNE | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | N | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | W | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 9 | WSW | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 9 | W | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | W | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | SSW | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | ENE | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 9 | WNW | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | W | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | WNW | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | NW | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | N | 6 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | WNW | 6 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | W | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | WSW | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 10 | WSW | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 10 | WSW | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 9 | SW | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 8 | W | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 7 | NW | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | ENE | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | E | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 8 | ENE | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNW | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | WNW | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | W | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | SW | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | SSW | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | WSW | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 9 | W | 15 | 0.0 |