Windy Conditions?

While surfing the "information superhighway" the other day I came across a few new things that I did not know were available.  The website that I will use periodically if I am unsure of the wind conditions is entitled Wind Map.  Essentially what this map will provide a fisherman is the ability to view a map of the United States and see the wind patterns and strengths.  The map is very sleek and has the feature that you are able to hover your mouse over any location and view the current wind speeds within the hour.  The only downside of this map is that saltwater anglers are unavailable to view the wind conditions of the ocean. 


For saltwater anglers that problem can be solved by another website that is devoted to the current marine conditions around the world.  Oceanweather Inc keeps track of wave, sea surface temperature, and wind direction/speed on a global level.  Pictured below are the three different views that you can observe to stay up to date and informed.

Wave Graphic Still Frame

Sea Surface Temperatures

Wind Speed Image

Below is a helpful tool to understand the flags that are posted on the marine observation image posted above.  Each "barb" represents 10 knots and will point in the direction that the wind is moving.