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

Average Wave Height

11ft
5.6 — 26.9ft

Average Wave period

8secs
5 — 12secs

Average Water temperature

12°C
11.7 — 12.1°C

Average Wind

W, 20mph
2 — 46mph

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 2017last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
137W25 11.8
107SSW19 11.8
117WSW22 11.8
148W25 11.8
158W23 11.8
219W28 11.8
138WSW23 11.8
117WSW21 11.8
97SSW13 11.9
76SSE16 11.9
67WNW9 11.9
106NW23 11.9
129NNW9 11.9
1111NNE5 11.9
1311E12 12.0
99NE11 12.0
119NW15 12.0
118W17 11.9
107WSW17 11.9
117WSW21 11.9
138W22 12.0
159NNW20 11.9
158NNE25 11.8
117ENE22 11.8
106NE26 11.8
117E23 11.8
86SE19 11.9
96SSW23 11.8
127S25 11.9
127S25 11.9
117SW22 11.9

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