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

Average Wave Height

6ft
2 — 16.4ft

Average Wave period

6secs
4 — 10secs

Average Water temperature

12°C
11.9 — 14°C

Average Wind

NE, 14mph
1 — 32mph

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 Apr 2017last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
127NW23 11.9
67SW9 12.1
87SSW17 12.0
119N18 12.0
129NE18 11.9
77ENE14 12.0
46E14 12.1
46SE9 12.4
47NNW8 12.6
67NNE14 12.4
56NE12 12.4
46NNE11 12.4
57N7 12.5
47WNW6 12.6
36NW9 12.7
47ENE7 12.8
45NE13 12.8
44ENE18 12.7
75E22 12.5
96E24 12.4
86E21 12.4
65ENE20 12.5
55E16 12.6
35ENE10 12.9
75NNE21 12.9
76NNE16 12.8
45NNE13 12.8
25NNW6 13.1
65S19 13.0
138WNW19 12.6

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