Weather
National Weather Service (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/
The National Weather Service provides weather, hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas. On this page, boaters can gain access to marine and river forecasts as well as weather information.
Weather Services International (WSI)
 http://www.intellicast.com/Local/Weather.aspx?location=USWA0395
Weather Services International detects, forecasts, and depicts disruptive weather across the nation and international waters. The business arm of the U.S. National Weather Service, Weather Services International maintains the world’s largest commercial meteorological database, incorporating data from the National Weather Service, military, and other agencies. Boaters will find detailed information and maps for local, national, and global weather. Weather Services International forecasts storms (tornados, cyclones, hurricanes) in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and features satellite images of storms.
Tide and Currents
Tide Predictions
http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/tides09/
Boaters can obtain tidal current predictions for more than 2,700 tidal current locations along the U.S. coastline. Complete, day-to-day predictions are limited to fewer “reference” stations.
Washington State Tidal Current Predictions for 2009
Columbia River
Washington
Outer Coast
Strait of Juan de Fuca
Admirality Inlet
Hood Canal
Puget Sound
North of Narrows
Puget Sound
South of Narrows
Possession Sound
to Skagit Bay
Rosario Strait
San Juan Channel
Haro Strait
and Boundary Pass
Oregon Coast
Tidal Data
http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/index.shtml
This is a portal to tidal data and charts, current observations, and meteorological information. The Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services gathers oceanographic data that support safe maritime commerce, sound coastal management, and safe recreational boating across the United States. Visit the site to find accurate, reliable, and timely water-level and current measurements.
Combination ( Wind, Tides, Currents, Temperature)
Boater Information System
http://bis_portal.apl.washington.edu/bis_portal_app.php
This Web site provides a map that combines weather and oceanographic information to help boaters visualize all the conditions that might affect them. |
