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

Average Wave Height

11ft
3.6 — 27.2ft

Average Wave period

7secs
5 — 12secs

Average Water temperature

12°C
11.4 — 12°C

Average Wind

N, 20mph
2 — 44mph

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 Mar 2016last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
96WSW24 11.8
188WNW29 11.8
158WNW26 11.8
158NW24 11.9
178N26 11.8
117NW23 11.8
158N25 11.7
97W20 11.6
178NNW31 11.7
128N16 11.6
78ENE5 11.7
910SSE5 11.8
78E15 11.8
87E20 11.8
87E17 11.7
66ENE17 11.7
86E19 11.6
76E20 11.6
86ENE22 11.7
86NE23 11.6
65NE20 11.5
46ENE11 11.6
78NNE10 11.6
98SW19 11.5
97WSW15 11.6
168SW30 11.6
219SW33 11.6
199W28 11.5
138WSW21 11.5
118NW14 11.5
98NNW12 11.5

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