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The Beaufort Scale of Wind Force was developed in 1805 by Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort as a means for sailors to gauge wind speeds through visual observations of the sea state. The scale runs from force 0 (calm) to force 12 (Hurricane).

To see more information about each sea state, click the desired wind speed below.

The Beaufort Sea State Scale
Sea State 0 :: Under 1 Knot
Description:Calm
ConditionsSea like a mirror.
Wind Speed:Under 1 knot
Wave Height:0 feet