Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jun 2024 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
4 ft
1.3 — 7.5 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
N, 13 mph
2 — 26 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | NE | 15 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 14 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | NE | 11 | - | |
| 2 | 6 | NE | 6 | - | |
| 2 | 7 | NE | 9 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | NNE | 14 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | NE | 18 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | NNE | 19 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | N | 16 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | NNW | 13 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | N | 13 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | NNE | 11 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | SSW | 14 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | W | 18 | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 7 | 8 | W | 17 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | S | 9 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | NE | 9 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | NNW | 11 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | NW | 8 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | WNW | 18 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | W | 17 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | NNW | 10 | - | |
| 5 | 9 | ENE | 9 | - | |
| 4 | 9 | NE | 10 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | NNE | 13 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | N | 12 | - | |
| 7 | 10 | NNE | 15 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | NNW | 14 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | NW | 6 | - |