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Brittany wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2015last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

9ft
2.3 — 24.6ft

Average Wave period

7secs
4 — 12secs

Average Water temperature

16°C
15.1 — 16.7°C

Average Wind

ESE, 18mph
2 — 39mph

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 Oct 2015last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
76ENE19 16.4
65NE18 16.3
35ENE8 16.4
106S28 16.3
107S21 16.1
168W26 16.0
128W12 16.0
1010S6 16.1
87ESE19 15.9
97E20 15.9
76NE19 16.1
75NE22 16.1
65NE18 16.0
89E13 15.8
67E16 15.7
65E21 15.6
85E23 15.5
86E21 15.3
75NE22 15.3
55NNE13 15.4
46WNW12 15.5
108NW11 15.5
109S13 15.5
97NNW17 15.4
108ESE16 15.4
107S21 15.4
148S20 15.4
117SSW23 15.3
138SSW16 15.4
159S23 15.4
129ENE12 15.3

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