Wind Scale on Enjoy-Cretehttps://enjoy-crete.com/tags/wind-scale/Recent content in Wind Scale on Enjoy-CreteHugoen-usMon, 09 Jun 2025 12:56:59 +0000Beaufort Scale for Sea Kayakinghttps://enjoy-crete.com/posts/beaufort-scale-for-sea-kayaking/Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:56:59 +0000https://enjoy-crete.com/posts/beaufort-scale-for-sea-kayaking/The Beaufort Scale is a practical system used to classify wind strength by observing sea and land conditions. For sea kayakers, it’s an essential tool to evaluate whether conditions are safe for paddling. 🌬️ Beaufort Wind Scale Table Beaufort Wind Speed (Knots) Wind Speed (km/h) Wind Speed (mph) Description (Sea State) Forecast Description Sea State 0 <1 <1 <1 Calm: Sea like a mirror – no paddling resistance. Calm Calm 1 1–3 1–5 1–3 Light Air: Ripples without foam crests.