Sea State

Sea state is a general description of the conditions at sea at a certain time and location.


wind speed and wave height are major factors in deriving sea state, which also depends on Current, coastal topography, the depth and nature of the seabed.

The Beaufort Sea State Code is often quoted in respect to sea state, It is a scale that can be used to give a succinct description of sea conditions.

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