34–40 knots. Moderately high waves of greater length; edges of crests break into spindrift.
"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
28–33 knots. Sea heaps up and white foam from breaking waves begins to be blown in streaks. 34–40 knots
Winds are categorized based on their intensity and the observed conditions they cause: gail force