sea fog

Maritime haze blanket

Sea fog is fog that forms over or near the ocean, typically when warm, moist air moves over cold water.

It can roll inland from the coast, reducing visibility for ships and shoreline areas.

The sea fog crept into the harbor, obscuring the lighthouse.

Opposites
atmospheric clarity

sea fogclear skies

Absence of cloud cover

high visibility · blue sky

geographic origin

sea fogvalley fog

Mist settling in lowlands

ground fog · mountain mist · mountain fog · ice fog

moisture state

sea fogdry air

Atmosphere lacking moisture

low humidity

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