Does Windward Mean Upwind?

In sailing terminology, windward means "upwind," or the direction from which the wind is blowing. ... Thus, an island's windward side is wetter and more verdant than its drier leeward side.

Is leeward upwind or downwind?

Leeward (/ˈliːwərd, ˈljuːərd/) is the direction downwind from the point of reference, i.e. along the direction towards which the wind is going. The leeward region of mountains generally remains dry as compared to the windward region. The side of a ship that is towards the leeward is its "lee side".

Which side is windward?

In general terms, the windward side is the wet, rainy, and therefore more lush, green, and tropical section. The windward side faces North or East, where it receives the benefit of the cool, trade-wind breeze.