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Brittany wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2016last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

11ft
4.3 — 24.3ft

Average Wave period

8secs
5 — 12secs

Average Water temperature

13°C
12.9 — 13.7°C

Average Wind

SSE, 15mph
1 — 30mph

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 2016last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
66ESE18 13.6
65E17 13.2
75E23 13.1
96E20 13.0
77ESE8 13.0
56S15 13.0
96S20 13.3
107S20 13.6
138S22 13.7
138SSE18 13.6
97SE16 13.5
77SSW14 13.5
107S23 13.4
128WSW11 13.5
148SW21 13.5
2010N22 13.6
139ENE12 13.5
78ESE10 13.4
109NNE14 13.3
1410NW19 13.3
1510W12 13.3
1711WSW8 13.3
169WSW20 13.3
1610WSW15 13.3
139WSW17 13.3
139NE16 13.3
108ESE19 13.2
88SE8 13.2
710NE3 13.1
710E9 13.1
710NNE4 13.1

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