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Brittany wave buoy daily averages for Apr 2012 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

10 ft
3.9 — 21.3 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
5 — 10 secs

Average Water temperature

12 °C
11.8 — 12.8 °C

Average Wind

NW, 20 mph
4 — 39 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 Apr 2012 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
6 6 ENE 18 12.6
5 6 NNE 13 12.5
5 6 NNW 14 12.6
11 7 N 25 12.6
12 7 NE 23 12.4
10 6 NNE 26 12.4
6 6 N 15 12.3
6 7 NW 13 12.4
9 6 WSW 24 12.3
13 8 WNW 23 12.3
12 8 NW 16 12.3
9 7 NNW 18 12.3
6 7 NW 9 12.4
7 6 N 19 12.3
9 6 N 20 12.3
6 6 SW 16 12.3
12 7 W 27 12.2
20 10 WNW 27 12.1
14 8 NW 22 12.1
10 7 WNW 22 12.2
9 7 NW 21 12.2
8 7 W 19 12.2
15 8 WNW 33 12.2
14 8 WSW 25 12.1
16 9 W 26 12.0
12 8 W 19 12.0
9 8 N 9 12.1
7 7 NE 14 12.2
14 8 NNW 29 12.1
13 8 WNW 18 12.0

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