is there a free web site that tells the wind in the harbor?
Try this,
http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/data/Forecasts/FZUS52.KCHS.html
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07, 23 Key West, Twin 115 Yammys
“Coastal Bound”
is there one that tells the actual wind speed? not the forecast, say at customs house, battery or patriots point?
Try this. Station is at James Island Yacht Club right on the harbor http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KSCCHARL30#current
Try windalert.
i use an app on my iphone called antler insanity, it’s way better than the live5 weather app at wind speed, i also save all my fishing spots, duck hunting, deer hunting, etc. spots on that app, it is great but it’s not exactly what you want i don’t know of a place that has the actual wind meter for charleston harbor
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oh yea i also use this live webcam at the folly beach pier, it shows you an actual view of the water in hi def:
http://www.surfchex.com/follybeach-web-cam.php
and this is a great wind & swell forecaster as well:
Windalert (parent company weatherflow) has the most comprehensive wind observation network in the lowcountry. It’s a pay for site but it also offers professional forecasts from trained meteorologists with local knowledge. Worth it if you are on the water a lot or have a somewhat flexible schedule that allows you to be out on the water during the week.
www.windalert.com
www.ikitesurf.com