Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2025 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
11 ft
3.6 — 23 ft
Average Wave period
10 secs
5 — 15 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
SW, 18 mph
2 — 40 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | SW | 20 | - | |
| 12 | 9 | WSW | 23 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | S | 16 | - | |
| 9 | 8 | SW | 19 | - | |
| 10 | 9 | SSW | 20 | - | |
| 14 | 9 | W | 24 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | WSW | 24 | - | |
| 14 | 9 | SW | 26 | - | |
| 16 | 11 | W | 21 | - | |
| 11 | 10 | W | 18 | - | |
| 10 | 11 | NNW | 12 | - | |
| 7 | 11 | E | 13 | - | |
| 6 | 10 | E | 14 | - | |
| 6 | 11 | E | 13 | - | |
| 6 | 11 | E | 11 | - | |
| 8 | 13 | ENE | 16 | - | |
| 7 | 9 | ESE | 18 | - | |
| 5 | 9 | SSE | 10 | - | |
| 7 | 12 | SSE | 11 | - | |
| 9 | 13 | ESE | 9 | - | |
| 5 | 8 | SSE | 12 | - | |
| 6 | 9 | WSW | 12 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | WSW | 16 | - | |
| 14 | 10 | SW | 23 | - | |
| 16 | 12 | W | 17 | - | |
| 14 | 10 | SSW | 26 | - | |
| 23 | 14 | WSW | 30 | - | |
| 20 | 12 | W | 25 | - | |
| 19 | 11 | SW | 31 | - | |
| 18 | 12 | N | 22 | - | |
| 8 | 10 | W | 13 | - |