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Brittany wave buoy daily averages for Apr 2013 last observation shown oldest observation available Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

11 ft
4.3 — 22.6 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
5 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

12 °C
11.4 — 12.5 °C

Average Wind

W, 20 mph
2 — 40 mph
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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 2013 last observation shown Apr 2013
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
11 7 NNE 23 11.6
10 7 N 20 11.6
6 6 NNW 15 11.8
10 7 N 24 11.8
10 6 NNW 25 11.9
9 9 NNE 13 12.2
9 10 ESE 10 12.1
9 9 E 8 12.0
11 9 WNW 13 12.0
8 9 W 12 12.2
5 7 E 6 12.1
10 8 NW 7 12.0
16 9 W 21 11.7
13 8 SSW 26 11.6
14 9 SSW 16 11.6
17 9 SSW 23 11.6
19 9 SSW 26 11.6
13 7 SSW 29 11.6
12 7 WSW 21 11.6
13 7 SW 26 11.6
15 9 SW 23 11.5
17 8 W 29 11.5
13 7 WSW 26 11.5
11 6 SSW 24 11.5
6 6 ENE 13 11.5
10 6 N 24 11.5
10 6 NNE 27 11.5
10 6 E 28 11.5
11 8 ESE 19 11.6
12 7 ESE 20 11.6
Realtime data displayed on this page is from the Met Office Marine observations .

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