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Brittany wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2017last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

11ft
2 — 29.5ft

Average Wave period

7secs
4 — 11secs

Average Water temperature

15°C
10.3 — 27.2°C

Average Wind

WNW, 19mph
1 — 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 Dec 2017last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
96N22 13.9
55N14 13.8
34N12 13.6
36ENE7 13.9
46SSE11 13.8
75SSW24 13.8
117WNW23 13.9
128N13 13.8
87SW17 13.8
147WNW27 13.8
199N31 13.7
148WNW19 13.6
137WNW27 13.6
2510WNW31 13.5
209NNW26 13.4
108NNW13 13.3
66WSW19 13.3
77WNW10 13.3
69S6 13.3
-10SSW7 13.2
79SW7 13.2
77NW14 13.3
57N6 15.5
67SW16 19.2
117WSW26 19.6
168W30 18.6
219NNW24 20.5
128WSW17 24.4
148WSW27 24.9
219WSW32 -
249WSW32 -

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