Today we’ll talk about a common occurrence on the river that can affect sea state and make it more turbulent to be out there in a smaller vessel:  a west wind and an ebb tide.
Understanding how to predict such conditions and plan for them is part of being a knowledgeable and safe mariner on the mighty Columbia River.
The post <a href="https://shipreport.net/2026/04/08/of-ebb-tides-and-west-winds/">Of ebb tides and west winds</a> appeared first on <a href="https://shipreport.net">The Ship Report</a>.

Today we’ll talk about a common occurrence on the river that can affect sea state and make it more turbulent to be out there in a smaller vessel: a west wind and an ebb tide. Understanding how to predict such conditions and plan for them is part of being a knowledgeable and safe mariner on the mighty Columbia River. The post Of ebb tides and west winds appeared first on The Ship Report.

Today we’ll talk about a common occurrence on the river that can affect sea state and make it more turbulent to be out there in a smaller vessel:&nbsp; a west wind and an ebb tide.
Understanding how to predict such conditions and plan for them is part of being a knowledgeable and safe mariner on the mighty Columbia River.
The post <a href="https://shipreport.net/2026/04/08/of-ebb-tides-and-west-winds/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Of ebb tides and west winds</a> appeared first on <a href="https://shipreport.net" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Ship Report</a>.

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