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Brittany wave buoy daily averages for May 2022last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

5ft
0 — 18ft

Average Wave period

7secs
4 — 11secs

Average Water temperature

16°C
15.4 — 16.5°C

Average Wind

ENE, 2mph
0 — 25mph

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 May 2022last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
57---
47---
46---
36---
26---
37---
37---
36---
46---
98---
118---
77---
67---
67---
55---
96---
148---
118---
98---
77---
67---
46---
55---
76---
76---
87---
47ENE5 15.9
0-ENE20 15.6
0-ENE21 15.5
0-ENE10 15.8
0-NE8 16.1

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