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Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Aug 2024 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

5 ft
2.3 — 9.2 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
5 — 14 secs

Average Water temperature

0 °C
0 — 0 °C

Average Wind

NW, 10 mph
2 — 22 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.

Gascogne wave buoy daily averages Aug 2024 last observation shown Aug 2024
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
4 7 ENE 9 0.0
6 8 NE 14 0.0
4 6 NNE 16 0.0
4 8 NW 10 0.0
5 8 ESE 10 0.0
6 9 E 10 0.0
7 8 NNE 6 0.0
8 8 W 18 0.0
8 9 WSW 15 0.0
6 9 SW 10 0.0
6 8 ENE 11 0.0
5 8 NW 15 0.0
5 10 SSE 9 0.0
6 10 NE 7 0.0
5 9 NW 11 0.0
4 8 WSW 9 0.0
5 9 WNW 4 0.0
7 9 NW 14 0.0
4 7 W 13 0.0
4 7 WNW 13 0.0
5 8 ESE 13 0.0
4 6 ENE 14 0.0
5 8 WNW 6 0.0
6 10 E 4 0.0
6 9 N 5 0.0
4 8 WNW 12 0.0
4 9 W 5 0.0
7 11 SW 4 0.0
6 12 WSW 8 0.0
3 9 NNW 7 0.0
4 8 NNW 10 0.0

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