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

Average Wave Height

3ft
0 — 11.2ft

Average Wave period

6secs
4 — 8secs

Average Water temperature

13°C
12.2 — 14.2°C

Average Wind

NNE, 12mph
1 — 25mph

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 May 2016last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
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0-ENE8 12.9
0-NNE17 12.5
0-NNE18 12.3
0-ESE8 12.7
0-ESE14 12.7
0-SE10 12.8
0-ENE10 13.0
0-NNE12 13.0
0-WNW14 12.9
0-NNW7 13.0
0-N5 13.2
0-NW7 13.1
0-WNW5 12.9
0-SW12 12.9
27WNW20 13.0
77W15 13.1
66SW15 13.0
86SW16 13.1
86WNW17 13.1
67NNE9 13.3
65ESE21 13.0
97E19 13.0
67SE6 13.4
35ESE10 13.7
45E10 13.7
35NNE8 13.8
34N14 13.9
44NNW15 14.1

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