Where, when, and whether your boat will like it — in one look.
Stars = the species-tuned Best Days rating (season & water temp lead it). Ride = the marine forecast measured against your boat.
Know your limits. The ride rating is planning guidance computed from a single offshore point forecast and your boat's dimensions — seas run bigger around points, islands, and in the afternoon wind. It is not a substitute for the official NOAA marine forecast, small-craft advisories, or your own judgment at the dock. When in doubt, don't go out.