On Dec 15, 7:07*pm, Hugh Newbury wrote:
On 15/12/11 18:33, Gavino wrote:

"Stephen *wrote in message
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It'll be nasty over the northern half of France. Gusts 60-70mph
possible, and 70+ in places, e.g. Brest Peninsula.

8 to 10 metre total sig wave in the Bay of Biscay.

A red alert has been issued in Spain for the Biscay coast of the Basque
region tomorrow. Waves up to 10m are expected.

Please, what is a "sig wave"?

Hugh

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Hugh Newbury

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Sorry... sig = significant. Total significant wave height -- combined
wind wave and swell. Multiply by about 1.63 for maximum wave.

Stephen.