8-12 Mph 12-19 kph 7-10 knots Gentle Breeze Leaves and small twigs move, light weight flags extend. Large wavelets, crests start to break, some whitecaps. 13-18 Mph 20-28 kph 11-16 knots Moderate Breeze Small branches move, raises dust, leaves and paper. Small waves develop, becoming longer, whitecaps.

On the Beaufort Wind Scale, 10 mph is classified as a "Gentle Breeze" (Force 3). It is generally not considered "windy" in a way that would disrupt activities. At this speed, you will feel the wind on your face, leaves and small twigs will move constantly, and lightweight flags will extend and flap gently. If you are on the water, you might see "large wavelets" with crests that are beginning to break. In 2026, meteorologists typically don't start using the term "windy" in public advisories until speeds reach the "Moderate Breeze" range of 13–18 mph or the "Fresh Breeze" range of 19–24 mph, where small trees begin to sway. For most people, a 10 mph wind is actually quite pleasant—it's the ideal speed for a cooling breeze on a summer day or for flying a large kite, but it’s certainly not strong enough to impede walking or cause any structural concern.