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

Average Wave Height

11ft
4.9 — 19ft

Average Wave period

8secs
5 — 10secs

Average Water temperature

11°C
11.3 — 11.6°C

Average Wind

WNW, 19mph
3 — 33mph

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 Mar 2015last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
179W23 11.5
179W23 11.5
169WNW21 11.5
1710WNW17 11.5
119S5 11.5
117S22 11.5
1210SW16 11.5
1210ENE8 11.6
119W19 11.6
1210E17 11.5
-7SSW14 11.5
76S21 11.5
149NNW20 11.5
129N15 11.5
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96NE25 11.5
97NE22 11.4
96NE26 11.4
86ENE19 11.4
77NNE15 11.3
106N22 11.4
97WNW16 11.4
86WNW17 11.4
97WSW19 11.4
117WSW24 11.4
158W28 11.4
158W26 11.4
148WNW22 11.5

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