Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jul 2024 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
4 ft
1.3 — 7.2 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
NW, 10 mph
0 — 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 | 8 | NNW | 10 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | NW | 10 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | W | 13 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | NNW | 9 | - | |
| 5 | 9 | WSW | 6 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | NW | 14 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | SW | 10 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | S | 12 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | SW | 13 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | E | 7 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | WSW | 12 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | NNW | 13 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | ENE | 9 | - | |
| 2 | 4 | SE | 10 | - | |
| 4 | 5 | SW | 16 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | NW | 10 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | E | 11 | - | |
| 2 | 6 | NNE | 7 | - | |
| 2 | 7 | WSW | 4 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | WSW | 13 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | WNW | 12 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | WSW | 7 | - | |
| 4 | 8 | NNE | 6 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | NNE | 8 | - | |
| 3 | 8 | NNW | 4 | - | |
| 2 | 7 | WSW | 6 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | NE | 14 | - | |
| 5 | 7 | ENE | 18 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | NE | 11 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | NNE | 8 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | WNW | 12 | - |