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TABLE: SC_SEAS

SC_SEAS -- Surface code values for srfcCode='SEAS': Sea State (WMO code 3700)
CODE MEANING
0 CALM-GLASSY 0 FT (0 METERS)
1 CALM-RIPPLED 0-1/3 FT (0-.1METERS)
2 SMOOTH-WAVELET 1/3-1 2/3 FT (.1-.5 METERS)
3 SLIGHT 1 2/3 - 4 FT(.5-1.25 METERS)
4 MODERATE 4-8 FT(1.25-2.50 METERS)
5 ROUGH 8-13 FT(2.50-4.0 METERS)
6 VERY ROUGH 13-20 FT(4-6 METERS)
7 HIGH 20-30 FT(6-9 METERS)
8 VERY HIGH 30-45 FT(9-14 METERS)
9 PHENOMENAL >45 FT (>14 METERS)