Related Weather Links

The weather in the Pacific Northwest is very dynamic. Paddling here requires a healthy respect for and a good understanding of the local weather and water (tide/current) patterns. Check out some of the sites below to learn more about how weather patterns work in this area and to get the latest condition reports and forecasts.

WEATHER / TIDES / CURRENTS AND NAVIGATION LINKS

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
www.noaa.gov
NOAA's homepage. A wealth of information on weather, tides, and currents.

Mount Washington Observatory
www.mountwashington.org
Mount Washington Observatory is an excellent source for weather related books & materials.

University of Washington Atmospheric Science - Coastal Marine Forecast
www.atmos.washington.edu/data/marine_report.html
The best link for northwest coastal marine forecasts including the San Juan Islands and Puget Sound.

Tidal Heights in Seattle, Washington
www.dairiki.org/tides/daily.php5
Great site for tides and currents data for the San Juan Islands, Deception Pass, and Puget Sound.

Environment Canada
www.weatheroffice.com
Environment Canada's comprehensive website is full of great weather knowledge.

NOAA Wavewatch III wave model page
polar.wwb.noaa.gov/waves/main_int.html
This is NOAA's wave forecasting site with great graphs of pacific swell conditions.

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