The seas were running light today, maybe a sea state of two or so, he estimated.
This process may be repeated in various sea states.
Wave prognostic charts show the expected sea state at some future time.
It's better visibility and the sea state is slightly calmer.
Two sets of eyes were better than one, especially since the sea state could easily mask quiet surface contacts.
The missiles could be fired in sea state 4.
The depth varied, depending on time of day and the sea state.
That I had lost the ship in the periscope must have been due to the sea state.
The biggest limit on our performance is the sea state.
This time the captain reported that the sea state was 6 to 8 feet.