Beaufort Scale - Part 1
Weather Conditions
Force 0
Calm. Sea like a mirror.
Wind Speed: Less than 1 knot.
Wave Height: Not more than 3 in.
Force 1
Light air. Sea has a series of ripples.
Wind Speed: 1 - 3 knots.
Wave Height: Not more than 3 in.
Force 2
Light breeze. Small short waves appear. Crests have a glassy look and do not break.
Usually good fishing weather.
Wind Speed: 4 - 6 knots.
WaveHeight: About 6 in.
Force 3
Gentle breeze. Large wavelets seen. Crests begin to break. Foam of glassy appearance
with a few ' white horses'
Wind Speed: 7 - 10 knots.
Wave Height: About 2 ft.
Force 0
Calm. Sea like a mirror.
Wind Speed: Less than 1 knot.
Wave Height: Not more than 3 in.
Force 1
Light air. Sea has a series of ripples.
Wind Speed: 1 - 3 knots.
Wave Height: Not more than 3 in.
Force 2
Light breeze. Small short waves appear. Crests have a glassy look and do not break.
Usually good fishing weather.
Wind Speed: 4 - 6 knots.
WaveHeight: About 6 in.
Force 3
Gentle breeze. Large wavelets seen. Crests begin to break. Foam of glassy appearance
with a few ' white horses'
Wind Speed: 7 - 10 knots.
Wave Height: About 2 ft.
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