Gaviota Coast Wind Safety Project

Wind Speed Descriptions and Miles Per Hour

Wind Description
Miles per hour
Calm 0
Light air 1-3
Light breeze 4-7
Gentle breeze 8-12
Moderate breeze 13-18
Fresh breeze 19-24
Strong breeze 25-31
Moderate gale 32-38
Fresh gale 39-46
Strong gale 47-54
Storm 55-63
Violent storm 64-73
Hurricane Above 73

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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