Definition of "northwesterly" []

• Situated toward the northwest. (adjective)
• Coming or being from the northwest. (adjective)

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• "Because it faces north, and prevailing swell direction is south, an ocean swell of 10'+ is needed before this spot begins to break, unless the swell is westerly or northwesterly, which is fairly rare."
• "Right now, it appears the flow will be northwesterly, meaning inland areas may get the most."
• "West winds from 10-15 mph begin turning toward the northwesterly direction and may gust up to 25 mph."