Beaufort Scale - Part 2
Weather Conditions
Force 4
Fresh Breeze. Small waves becoming longer ' white horses' becoming constant
Wind Speed: 11 - 16 knots.
Wave Height: About 3 ft.
Force 5
Moderate breeze. Moderate waves, very longer in form ' white horses' everywhere. Spray
starting.
Wind Speed: 17 - 21 knots.
Wave Height: About 6 ft.
Force 6
Strong breeze. Large waves with extensive white crests form. Abduntant spray.
Wind Speed: 22 - 27 knots.
Wave Height : About 9 ft.
Force 4
Fresh Breeze. Small waves becoming longer ' white horses' becoming constant
Wind Speed: 11 - 16 knots.
Wave Height: About 3 ft.
Force 5
Moderate breeze. Moderate waves, very longer in form ' white horses' everywhere. Spray
starting.
Wind Speed: 17 - 21 knots.
Wave Height: About 6 ft.
Force 6
Strong breeze. Large waves with extensive white crests form. Abduntant spray.
Wind Speed: 22 - 27 knots.
Wave Height : About 9 ft.
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