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

Average Wave Height

11 ft
4.9 — 19.7 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
5 — 10 secs

Average Water temperature

12 °C
11.6 — 12.1 °C

Average Wind

NNW, 20 mph
2 — 43 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 Feb 2013 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
14 8 WNW 23 11.9
13 7 NNW 21 11.9
8 6 W 17 11.9
11 8 WNW 20 12.0
20 10 W 25 11.9
18 9 NNW 24 11.9
12 7 NW 21 11.9
11 7 N 23 11.9
8 7 W 18 11.8
12 7 WNW 27 11.8
19 8 NW 28 11.8
13 8 WNW 16 11.8
8 7 W 18 11.8
11 8 WNW 18 11.8
8 8 SSW 10 11.8
7 6 SSE 20 11.8
11 7 SE 27 11.8
12 8 SSE 17 11.8
10 8 ESE 15 11.8
8 7 SE 15 11.8
11 6 ESE 27 11.8
13 7 E 27 11.7
11 8 NNE 15 11.7
8 7 NNE 14 11.6
6 6 NNE 14 11.6
10 8 NNE 19 11.6
9 6 NE 21 11.6
8 6 NE 21 11.6

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