Brittany wave buoy monthly averages for 2018 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
9 ft
1.3 — 35.8 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
NW, 17 mph
1 — 46 mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for Brittany. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
Sorry, there is no wave data for Jan 2018
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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 8 | W | 23 | - | |
| 13 | 8 | N | 21 | - | |
| 11 | 7 | WNW | 21 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | SW | 17 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | N | 13 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | NE | 13 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | NNW | 11 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | WNW | 12 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | ENE | 16 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | ENE | 17 | - | |
| 13 | 8 | SW | 20 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | SW | 20 | - |