TM 1-1520-240-10
5-8-2
Table 5-8-1. Description of Sea States (Continued)
SEA
STATE
SEA DESCRIPTION
WIND
DESCRIPTION
WIND
VELOCITY
(KNOTS)
AVERAGE
WAVE
HEIGHT
(FT)
2
Large wavelets;crests begin to break; scattered white-
caps
Gentle Breeze
7-10
0.6
3
Small waves, becoming longer, numerous whitecaps
(moderate)
Moderate Breeze
11-16
1.4
