Gail Force May 2026

28–33 knots. Sea heaps up and white foam from breaking waves begins to be blown in streaks.

"Gale force" (often misspelled as "gail force") primarily refers to sustained surface winds between (39–54 mph). In meteorology, these conditions correspond to forces 7 through 10 on the Beaufort Wind Scale . Understanding Gale Force Classifications gail force

41–47 knots. High waves; dense streaks of foam along the direction of the wind; sea begins to roll. 28–33 knots