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

Average Wave Height

15ft
7.9 — 30.2ft

Average Wave period

8secs
6 — 12secs

Average Water temperature

13°C
13 — 13.8°C

Average Wind

SSW, 24mph
0 — 44mph

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 Dec 2015last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
138SW20 13.4
138SSW24 13.6
127SSW27 13.7
128WSW19 13.7
189SW29 13.7
1910SSW24 13.7
168S28 13.7
169WSW23 13.6
149SW19 13.6
128SW20 13.5
139SW19 13.3
118SSW20 13.2
97SSE20 13.2
148SSW22 13.3
147SSW26 13.1
169SSW21 13.2
138SSW19 13.4
127S22 13.7
199SSW27 13.6
169WSW24 13.5
158SW26 13.5
168SW27 13.7
-10SW26 13.4
199SW25 13.2
168SSW28 13.2
168SSW31 13.4
137S24 13.5
158SSW28 13.4
178SSW31 13.3
-10SW33 13.2
2110WSW24 13.1

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