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

Average Wave Height

9ft
3 — 22.3ft

Average Wave period

7secs
4 — 11secs

Average Water temperature

18°C
16.7 — 20.6°C

Average Wind

W, 18mph
1 — 34mph

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 Sep 2017last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
56N11 19.1
56SW15 19.1
86WSW18 19.0
88W12 19.0
97W21 19.0
87WNW14 18.9
97W17 18.9
96WNW24 18.9
127NW24 18.7
106WNW25 18.5
199WNW26 18.2
117W23 18.1
127W28 18.0
148NW24 17.9
97NNW19 18.5
66NNW17 18.0
56N13 17.9
46ENE8 17.9
35SSW13 17.6
55SSW20 17.5
66WNW14 17.4
76SSW20 17.2
86S18 16.9
1310WNW7 17.0
99SE6 17.0
56S17 16.9
97SW18 16.9
76SSW15 16.9
149W17 16.9
128WSW21 17.0

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