kayaking in wind

Advice
#1

was out kayaking tonight and it was windy and i had a blast well this is kinda stupid question but is there a way to find out how strong the wind was ealier and its direction so i can go again when its like that

#2

NOAA
http://forecast.weather.gov/obslocal.php?warnzone=GAZ023&local_place=3+Miles+W+Oakwood+GA&zoneid=EDT&offset=14400



click on a place to get history for last 24 hours or so.

#3

cool website ty
bookmarked it

#4

Check the weather report
Estimated wind speeds and direction are usually given.

Afternoons, tend to be more windy than early in the day.



I enjoy paddling in the wind too, downwind runs are so much fun!

#5

i kinda liked going into
the wind the other day i went out in a storm i was haveing a blast till i saw lighting

#6

weather underground
They provide two pieces of information. A graph of wind speed over time and a coordinated graph of maximum gusts. Both are important.

#7

Two other sites with marine forecasts
A couple more that I use:


  1. NOAA National Weather Service Marine Forecast

    http://www.weather.gov/om/marine/home.htm

    Just click on map to see marine forecast for your desired area.


  2. Weather Underground - Marine Weather Forecast

    http://www.wunderground.com/MAR/

    Again, just click on map to zero in on your desired paddling area or body of water.