All cloud types
Cloud Name
Stratocumulus
Low grey or white cloud patches arranged in rolls or clumps.
What it looks like
Stratocumulus clouds form broad, lumpy layers with gaps of brighter sky between them.
Simple meaning
Often means stable, slightly cloudy weather. Light drizzle is possible, but heavy rain is uncommon.
For boating
Usually manageable for boating, though it may feel cool, grey, and breezy.
How to recognize Stratocumulus
- Low lumpy patches
- Rows or rolls
- Grey and white areas
- Some brighter gaps