I find Windfinder works great. Usually find it pretty close even on the long range. You can do different spots on different lakes. I even use it for some spots up North
First I go to Environment Canada at weather.gc.ca then I go to the weather network at theweathernetwork.com then I look out the window and see how much the trees are moving......and it's usually the trees that are the deciding factor as to if and/or where I might go.
Lots of good info on the weather links section on this site. I also use the weather links page fron Erieau Marina, for those that haven't seen it check it out. I like this one for waves, I also use the treees out the window method.
I live over a hour away from Erie, so the wind on the trees doesn't work for me. I watch the direction of the Canadian flag on the Macdonald marine web cam
you have to learn to be your own marine weatherman ...you look for trend setting weather...light and variable can be excellent marine weather conditions... the day I plan to go I first check the radar...exeter radar is my goto for low pressure fronts and its trajectory..
I then check Stanley weatherbuoy current conditions and past 24 hour winds on the hour....I make it simple my limit is less then 10 knots =20 kms. I avoid east winds and around the full moon ...which usually spells gloom with high winds..picking the right day and location is more then just luck..water temperature location is everything..NOAA has water temp maps....10 % of the water = 90 % of the fish
I live over a hour away from Erie, so the wind on the trees doesn't work for me. I watch the direction of the Canadian flag on the Macdonald marine web cam
Thanks for everyone's input I also use the windfinder app but going to look at the http://www.crh.noaa.gov/greatlakes/?c=map&l=le&p=a&m=wh as well for waves. main reason I ask is due to my young family I need extended forecast so I know when to get an extra day of daycare lol, as some of you are aware time is precious especially with a young family. I know have windmills in my backyard which Ive been watching for daily intel. Tight Lines Boys
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