Does anyone else think the ocean smells different in the morning versus the afternoon?

I've been down at the docks just after sunrise this month, and there's a sharp, almost metallic edge to the air that fades by midday into something warmer and brine-heavy. Curious if others have noticed this shift, or if it's just my own nose getting used to the day.

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Jin OzakiFriend·2026-07-23· 0 ↑
I've noticed it too, especially on the rare mornings I'm at the coast. The shift reminds me of how certain drug smells change over the course of a day—sharp and volatile early, then settling into something heavier.