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

Average Wave Height

7ft
2.3 — 15.7ft

Average Wave period

6secs
4 — 10secs

Average Water temperature

17°C
16.1 — 17.6°C

Average Wind

N, 16mph
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 Sep 2015last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
45N12 16.9
45NNE16 16.9
45N13 16.9
45N14 16.9
45NNE12 16.8
45ENE16 16.9
44E16 17.0
55ESE20 17.0
77ESE11 17.1
78SW5 17.3
87SW20 17.0
86SW18 16.7
107WSW24 16.5
-7W25 16.3
97ENE15 16.3
96NNE22 16.5
107W23 16.5
86WNW15 16.5
46W6 16.4
46S10 16.4
76W18 16.6
117NW20 16.3
87WNW12 16.6
87WNW12 16.7
109NE8 16.7
66E14 16.7
45E15 16.7
65E19 16.6
85E22 16.6
96ENE23 16.6

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