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

Average Wave Height

7 ft
2.3 — 13.1 ft

Average Wave period

6 secs
5 — 9 secs

Average Water temperature

15 °C
14 — 34.2 °C

Average Wind

WSW, 17 mph
2 — 33 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 Jun 2012 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
5 6 E 16 14.7
6 8 W 13 14.8
6 6 W 17 14.7
4 6 SW 12 15.1
6 6 WSW 17 15.3
8 6 SW 23 15.1
12 7 WSW 24 14.5
11 7 W 18 14.2
7 6 SSW 18 14.3
6 6 W 16 14.3
6 6 WNW 14 14.5
8 7 NW 17 14.6
6 7 WSW 12 14.8
9 6 S 28 14.7
12 7 WSW 26 14.3
11 7 WSW 23 14.1
6 6 SSW 10 15.0
4 5 WSW 11 14.3
3 6 S 6 15.0
3 6 E 5 15.2
6 6 WSW 18 15.0
8 7 W 17 14.7
7 6 SW 20 14.9
8 6 WSW 20 14.9
6 6 SW 17 15.1
5 7 SSW 9 15.7
5 6 ESE 13 16.1
8 6 SW 23 15.9
9 7 WSW 20 15.3
8 7 W 17 15.2

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