Which statement describes a marine weather forecast for the Maine coast?

• A. Only current conditions
• B. NOAA, NWS marine forecast
• C. Stock market forecast
• D. Moon phase forecast

Answer: (B)

Marine forecasts for the Maine coast come from NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the National Weather Service. These forecasts provide practical marine details—wind speed and direction, wave height and period, visibility, precipitation, and any hazards—specifically for coastal waters and mariners planning paddling trips. That’s what paddlers rely on to assess safety and make plans. In contrast, current conditions only describe what’s happening right now, and forecasts about the stock market or moon phases don’t inform marine weather. So the correct statement is that the marine forecast is provided by NOAA’s NWS.