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Brittany wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2011 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

14 ft
6.2 — 23.3 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
6 — 12 secs

Average Water temperature

13 °C
10.5 — 14 °C

Average Wind

W, 22 mph
1 — 44 mph

Chart showing grouped wave observations for Brittany. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.

About Brittany wave buoy

Brittany (WMO 62163) is an offshore buoy in the Bay of Biscay (47.5500°N, 8.4700°W). It helps monitor Atlantic swell and storm waves affecting western France and the western approaches to the Channel. It reports directional wave measurements and marine meteorology used in forecasting and marine safety.

Brittany wave buoy daily averages Dec 2011 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
13 9 WNW 17 14.0
13 8 NW 20 13.9
16 9 W 25 13.9
15 8 W 25 13.8
14 8 WNW 22 13.7
15 8 W 25 13.6
15 9 W 21 13.5
13 8 WSW 23 13.5
14 9 N 13 13.5
10 9 NNE 11 13.4
10 8 W 21 13.4
21 11 WSW 26 13.3
22 10 W 32 13.3
23 10 W 32 13.2
23 10 SW 44 13.1
22 9 NW 35 13.0
17 9 NW 22 12.9
10 8 NW 16 12.9
8 6 W 19 12.7
7 6 WNW 16 12.7
9 8 WNW 16 12.7
8 8 SW 11 12.7
13 8 W 25 12.6
12 9 W 16 12.6
11 9 SW 16 12.6
11 9 S 14 12.6
12 9 SSW 17 12.7
14 8 WNW 24 12.5
16 10 WNW 21 12.5
12 8 W 23 12.5
11 7 WSW 24 12.4

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