National Weather Service Marine Forecast


Official NOAA reports on wave height, winds, and weather. Boaters rely on these bulletins for trip planning and to avoid storms.

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Marine Weather Forecast

The official or commercial prediction of wind speed, wave height, storm fronts, and other conditi...

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Rough Water Handling

Techniques for operating in high waves, heavy chop, or strong winds (e.g., reducing speed, headin...

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Filing a Float Plan

The practice of leaving trip details (departure time, route, expected return) with a friend or ma...

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Storm Surge

An abnormal rise in water level caused by storms or hurricanes, posing severe flooding risks; boa...

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