Dive and Discover : Expedition 5 : Seastate

Galápagos Islands
Expedition 5:
Aug 23-Sep 24, 2001

Mission & Objectives

Scientists & Crew

Seastates

CODE	SEA CONDITION	HEIGHT OF WAVES (m)
0	Calm, glossy	0
1	Calm, rippled	0 - 0.1
2	Smooth, wavelets	0.1 - 0.5
3	Slight	0.5 - 1.25
4	Moderate	1.25 - 2.5
5	Rough	2.5 - 4
6	Very rough	4 - 6
7	High	6 - 9
8	Very High	9 - 14
9	Phenomenal	over 14

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