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

Average Wave Height

5ft
2 — 12.8ft

Average Wave period

6secs
4 — 9secs

Average Water temperature

17°C
15.5 — 18.7°C

Average Wind

WNW, 12mph
1 — 24mph

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 Jul 2016last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
76WNW17 15.8
107W17 15.7
87W15 15.8
56W10 16.1
56NW10 16.4
36NNE4 16.8
47SW7 17.2
45SW12 17.3
76SSW17 17.3
118WSW18 17.1
97W16 16.9
66NW17 16.8
65NNW15 16.8
46NW5 17.0
25SE8 17.5
35E11 17.6
56ENE13 17.8
46ENE11 18.2
36WNW8 18.4
46NW9 18.4
46SSW11 18.3
56NW14 18.1
45WNW10 18.1
45W12 18.2
45NW8 18.3
46W9 18.4
55WNW13 18.4
55W15 18.3
66WNW13 18.2
56NNW12 18.1
35NW10 18.2

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