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

Average Wave Height

15ft
4.9 — 41.3ft

Average Wave period

8secs
5 — 14secs

Average Water temperature

12°C
11.7 — 12.3°C

Average Wind

WNW, 22mph
0 — 47mph

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 Feb 2016last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
169WSW24 12.2
1810W21 12.2
149WNW18 12.2
98W14 12.2
97SW22 12.2
188WSW30 12.1
2410W34 12.1
3111W34 12.0
2410W33 12.0
169WNW18 12.0
118W17 12.0
137W25 12.0
239W33 12.0
209NW30 11.9
179NNE18 11.9
108SSW17 11.9
148NNW24 11.9
1610NW14 11.9
159W20 11.9
138W21 11.8
1410WSW15 11.8
139W18 11.8
117WSW21 11.8
107NNW19 11.8
77E11 11.8
96NW24 11.8
138NNE20 11.8
117NNE21 11.8
66WNW12 11.8

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