Weather stations and websites are often regionalized, which gives us a good overall picture of the weather conditions and forecasts.  However, because the area we sail, Barnegat Bay, has its own microclimate we often need a weather site that targets a more localized area.

Sailors not only need a reliable weather forecast but also a source for updated and real-time wind speed and direction.  Here are some of my favorite weather websites.  Some have personalized weather stations located right on the body of water you will be sailing on a few hours from now.

1. NOAA / National Weather Service– all forecasts come directly or indirectly form them.    http://forecast.weather.gov/shmrn.php?mz=anz451&syn=anz400
2. Wunderground- excellent source of local, personalized weather stations.  http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/hdfForecast?query=08721&searchType=WEATHER
3. Sailflow-paid subscription service $119/yr.  http://ww w.sailflow.com/