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Brittany wave buoy daily averages for Nov 2013 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

11 ft
4.3 — 25.6 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
5 — 12 secs

Average Water temperature

15 °C
13.4 — 15.8 °C

Average Wind

NNW, 20 mph
3 — 38 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.

Brittany wave buoy daily averages Nov 2013 last observation shown Nov 2013
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
8 6 NNE 20 13.6
6 7 N 13 13.6
6 6 ENE 13 13.7
5 5 NE 17 13.8
5 5 ENE 17 13.7
5 6 NE 16 13.8
6 5 NE 19 14.1
6 5 NE 18 14.3
9 7 NE 17 14.4
12 7 N 23 14.5
11 7 NW 23 14.6
11 7 N 23 14.8
8 7 NW 18 14.9
7 7 N 14 15.0
7 7 NNE 15 15.0
12 8 N 21 15.2
10 8 NNW 21 15.0
10 9 N 12 14.7
9 7 N 19 14.9
12 8 WSW 19 15.4
16 8 W 23 15.6
14 8 W 23 15.6
15 9 W 22 14.6
14 9 WNW 14 15.1
16 9 WSW 25 14.7
15 8 W 26 15.2
18 9 WNW 25 15.0
18 9 WSW 29 15.1
18 9 W 27 15.4
17 10 SW 20 15.6

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