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Brittany wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2014 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

20 ft
12.5 — 33.1 ft

Average Wave period

9 secs
7 — 13 secs

Average Water temperature

12 °C
11.4 — 11.9 °C

Average Wind

WSW, 27 mph
0 — 51 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 2014 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
26 10 W 32 11.8
23 11 SW 27 11.8
19 8 WSW 28 11.8
21 9 SSW 33 11.8
28 10 W 32 11.6
17 9 SSW 23 11.7
18 8 SW 30 11.6
26 10 WSW 36 11.6
24 11 W 20 11.6
20 9 WNW 29 11.6
17 8 W 28 11.5
23 9 WSW 32 11.6
19 9 WSW 26 11.5
22 9 SSW 37 11.6
24 10 W 27 11.6
16 9 WSW 23 11.6
15 8 SW 18 11.6
15 9 W 19 11.6
13 8 WSW 14 11.6
15 8 W 26 11.6
18 9 WSW 26 11.6
17 9 SW 23 11.6
19 9 SSW 31 11.6
17 9 SW 26 11.5
22 10 W 25 11.5
18 9 WSW 23 11.6
15 8 W 28 11.5
24 10 WNW 31 11.5

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