Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2025 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
11 ft
3.6 — 35.1 ft
Average Wave period
10 secs
5 — 16 secs
Average Water temperature
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
SW, 19 mph
2 — 45 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 10 | W | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 20 | 12 | N | 27 | 0.0 | |
| 19 | 11 | SW | 31 | 0.0 | |
| 25 | 13 | W | 31 | 0.0 | |
| 28 | 15 | WSW | 30 | 0.0 | |
| 15 | 10 | SSW | 26 | 0.0 | |
| 16 | 12 | W | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 10 | SW | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | WSW | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 9 | WSW | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | SSE | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 13 | ESE | 9 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 12 | SSE | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 5 | 9 | SSE | 10 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 9 | ESE | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 13 | ENE | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 11 | E | 11 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 11 | E | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 10 | E | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 11 | E | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 11 | NNW | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 10 | W | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 16 | 11 | W | 21 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 9 | SW | 26 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 8 | WSW | 24 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 9 | W | 24 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 9 | SSW | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 8 | SW | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 8 | S | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 12 | 9 | WSW | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 8 | SW | 20 | 0.0 |