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

Average Wave Height

7ft
4.6 — 13.5ft

Average Wave period

7secs
5 — 11secs

Average Water temperature

12°C
11.4 — 13.5°C

Average Wind

E, 15mph
2 — 29mph

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 Apr 2015last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
-9WNW13 11.5
88W14 11.6
86NNW21 11.6
86NE18 11.5
75E23 11.5
96E22 11.5
76E21 11.5
86E20 11.6
910ESE10 11.7
77SW17 11.8
87W13 11.8
88SSE12 12.0
88ESE9 12.3
68E10 12.5
88ENE14 12.5
77ESE10 12.6
67WSW9 12.8
67NE8 13.1
97E15 13.0
77ENE15 12.9
65ENE20 12.8
75ENE18 12.7
77S10 12.9
66S16 13.1
66SSW14 13.3
77N14 13.2
76NNW17 13.0
77W11 13.0
76WSW16 13.0
66E15 13.0

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