Coastal or offshore unit collecting ocean and weather data.

The study and forecasting of weather conditions at sea.

Fog caused by horizontal movement of warm air over cold water.

Ambient atmospheric temperature above the water surface.

Measurement indicating high or low-pressure systems that affect wind and weather.

Ongoing change in atmospheric pressure signaling weather shifts.

Scale categorizing wind strength based on observable sea conditions.

Cold Pacific current flowing southward along the West Coast.

Perceived decrease in temperature caused by wind exposure.

Wispy high-altitude clouds signaling changing weather.

Lowest altitude of visible clouds affecting flight and visibility.

Loss of shoreline due to waves, tides, and currents.

Designated region for marine weather reporting.

Area with nutrient-rich water supporting marine biodiversity.

Boundary where cold air replaces warm air, often causing gusty winds.

Towering cloud indicating thunderstorms or squalls.

Puffy white clouds often signaling fair weather.

Broad term for a rotating low-pressure weather system.

Temperature at which air becomes saturated and forms condensation.

Descending air movement reducing wind power at sea level.

Movement of surface water downward into deeper layers.

Outgoing tide when water flows away from the shore.

Time interval between successive wave crests.

Tendency of the boat to turn into the wind.

Reducing mainsail power or adjusting trim to balance steering.

Shoreline sheltered from prevailing wind.

Foamy wave crests caused by strong wind.

Difference in wind speed between surface and higher altitudes.

Area of disturbed air behind a sail or obstruction.

Variation of wind speed or direction with height.