NOAA wrong a lot, 1' or less is really 1-3.

 

NOAA stands for Not Overly Accurate or Acceptable.Try Windsurf instead.The experienced boaters don't use the NOAA forcast.

 

I am surprised they have never been sued? They are terrible, like stated, seasoned Lake Erie boaters pay no attention to their forecasts!

 

Anytime there is a northeast forecast no matter what they say its going to be you can count on any type NE wind its going to be bumpy, there is nearly 90 miles or more of open water for it to start capping. I go to www.lakerart.com, top right corner is Great Lakes cameras and I click on many spots to see what's happening, you can see conditions. It may seem calm inland but the lake could already be picking up.

 

Lake art is great to view various areas. You tube Cleveland Crib Camera gives you a shot off shore. Look at the wind apps. As a general rule for me 10mph wind = 2’ waves as a decent guesstimate . I do a lot of homework prior to heading out of Kent Ohio. Gas is like food. Very expensive to waste. And yes noaa is basically worthless! My dog can predict the wave height’s better.

 

Thanks for all the great info.
I'm sure it will help more folks then just me
I normally use windy for storms but now i will look at it better for water and wind conditions.
Thanks to all.
Be safe out there
It's only a fish I have eaten spam before.

 

Windy.com is another good one to compare alongside iwindsurf.com

 

I have always guessed NOAA to be 12 to 18 hours off either early or later on their forecast.

 

I always use Windfinder. That’s usually wrong to

 

I looked at windy sunday to see what Tuesday weather/water will be. I found ir to be 1 to 2 ft by color. And no wind until early evening.
I just looked at noaa they said 2 ft or less and no mention of wind.
So if I go tomorrow for evening bite will have to keep an eye out and watch for wind cause that brings waves