Beaufort ↔ Hs / Wind
Lookup of wind speed range + typical significant wave height from the Beaufort scale.
Typical wind speed
11.1m/s
Typical H_s
4.1m
Description
Strong breeze
Formula, assumptions, and limits
Approximation of WMO Beaufort table. Bf 6 ~ 12 m/s / 3 m Hs; Bf 8 ~ 18 m/s / 5.5 m; Bf 10 ~ 26 m/s / 9 m. STCW and SOLAS reference the Beaufort scale for sea-area classifications.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort force | - | WMO scale | |
| Wind speed | m/s | derived | |
| Significant wave height | m | typical for Bf |