Weather and Tidal Information

PW Beaufort Scale

FORCE 1: WIND SPEED 1-3 KNOTS
Ripples on smooth sea, perfect for a long distance run.

FORCE 2: WIND SPEED 4-6 KNOTS
Small wavelets, not breaking.

FORCE 3: WIND SPEED 7-10 KNOTS
Gentle breeze, large wavelets, crests beginning to break, wave height about 1'.

FORCE 4: WIND SPEED 11-16 KNOTS
Small waves growing longer, fairly frequent white horses.

FORCE 5: WIND SPEED 17-21 KNOTS
Fresh breeze, moderate waves taking a more pronounced form, many white horses, perhaps some spray.

FORCE 6: WIND SPEED 22-27 KNOTS
Strong breeze, large waves forming, white foam, crests more extensive.

FORCE 7-11: DO SOMETHING ELSE !