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

Average Wave Height

7ft
2.6 — 13.5ft

Average Wave period

6secs
4 — 10secs

Average Water temperature

18°C
16.4 — 18.5°C

Average Wind

WSW, 15mph
2 — 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 Jul 2015last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
78SW11 18.3
56SSW11 18.1
65SSE20 18.0
97SW19 17.7
76SW17 17.7
96SSW24 17.6
86W21 17.4
96NW17 17.2
56E10 17.3
56SW13 17.3
76WSW16 17.2
87WSW17 17.2
76WSW15 17.2
66SW16 17.4
56SW7 17.5
55SSW16 17.7
66W13 17.8
56ESE11 17.8
45SW13 17.8
55WSW16 18.0
76WSW14 18.2
66WNW11 18.3
56S16 18.3
106NW24 18.0
66SW14 17.7
106WSW25 17.3
117WNW20 16.8
87N10 16.6
55NNW14 16.6
45NNE13 16.7
35NNE11 16.8

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