factsheet_6-the-beaufort-scale_2023.pdf
Calm 0.0 1 Light air Ripples with the appearance of scales are formed, but without foam crests 2 0.8 1 to 3 0.3 to 1.5 Light Calm 0.1 (0.1) 2 Light breeze Small wavelets, still short but more pronounced. Crests have a glassy appearance and do not break 5 2.4 4 to 6 1.6 to 3.3 Light Smooth 0.2 (0.3) 3