Wind shadows are a common phenomenon observed in all types of water bodies and inland.

A wind shadow, also known as dirty air and wind wash, is a place or zone where the wind is not blowing or doesn't reach.

It is frequently spotted in oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, lagoons, estuaries, basins, harbors, and even outdoor swimming pools and puddles.

However, it can also occur inland and far away from bodies of water.

In other words, it's a sheltered area protected from the effects of wind - a place where the breeze cannot be felt or is minimal.

The sudden, abrupt and unexpected absence of wind in a restricted area is not rare and happens all the time.

Disturbed airflow zones are more frequent downwind of obstacles.

The wind shadow results from the objects obstructing or creating turbulence upwind of the wind flow, including:

1.Watercraft;

2. Coastal features like headlands, mountains, cliffs, or hills;

3. Shoreline buildings;

4. Landscape;

5. Breakwaters, piers, pontoons, groins, and jetties;

6. Waves and swell;