Brittany wave buoy monthly averages for 2012 last observation shown oldest observation available
Average Wave Height
9 ft
1.3 — 69.2 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
0 — 46 secs
Average Water temperature
14 °C
-21.5 — 34.2 °C
Average Wind
W, 16 mph
2 — 97 mph
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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 8 | WSW | 21 | 12.8 | |
| 12 | 8 | WNW | 19 | 14.1 | |
| 9 | 7 | SW | 17 | 15.9 | |
| 7 | 7 | NNW | 13 | 17.5 | |
| 8 | 7 | SW | 17 | 17.9 | |
| 6 | 6 | W | 14 | 16.9 | |
| 7 | 6 | WSW | 17 | 14.9 | |
| 6 | 6 | SE | 15 | 12.9 | |
| 11 | 7 | NW | 20 | 12.3 | |
| 8 | 8 | E | 14 | 12.4 | |
| 8 | 8 | NE | 14 | 12.3 | |
| 11 | 8 | W | 16 | 12.4 |
Realtime data displayed on this page is from the
Met Office Marine observations
.