Resources

Marina del Rey & Channel Islands Harbor Weather

Weather and winds can affect performance, comfort and safety in sailing. Always check the weather forecast before you head down to the docks.

Live wind map from Windy.com, centered on the Santa Barbara Channel. Click a location for details.

Marina del Rey Weather

UCLA Marina Aquatic Center Automated Weather National Weather Service Marine Weather Forecast Weather Underground Marine Forecast Venice LIVE BEACH CAM

Channel Islands Harbor Weather

National Weather Service Marine Weather Forecast Weather Underground Wundermap Ventura Harbor LIVE CAM

Wind Forecasts

The Sailflow.com link below is set for the local area wind forecasts, and while the site has tidal currents and other info, their wind model is usually spot on for the membership up in CIH, and as you can see Santa Monica Bay is covered in the same map.

WindyTV is a site that provides wind, temperature, seas, etc. Left click on a location for detailed info.

Sail FlowLocal area wind forecasts WindyTVWind, temperature, seas and more

NOAA Weather

The NOAA also provides customized weather conditions that are updated frequently for both Marina del Rey and Channel Islands Harbor.

NOAA Buoy and Coastal forecast for Los Angeles/Oxnard

USCG Local Notice to Mariners

The US Coast Guard provides a weekly Local Notice to Mariners reporting all marine activity in the area. You should check regularly and especially when planning to cruise or even sail in local waters.

Local Notice to MarinersWeekly USCG bulletin

Island WebCams

Catalina Island / Avalon Harbor Anacapa Island / Landing Cove Santa Cruz Island / Mt. Diablo San Miguel Island / Ranger Station

Charts & learning

More planning resources

Nautical charts for Southern California and a curated list of free online sailing education links.

Online NOAA Nautical ChartsNOAA charts for Southern California Learning to SailFree online sailing education Club CalendarClub events and work days

Before you leave the dock

Check the marine forecast for your harbor, the wind model and the current USCG Local Notice to Mariners — especially when planning a cruise.