Glossary
MSL
MSL (mean sea level) is a tidal and charting concept: a long-term average sea surface used for nautical charts and coastal datums. Inland pool guides citing NAVD 88 or NGVD 29 are using geodetic vertical datums—not interchangeable "MSL" labels without a published tie.
Published May 16, 2026 · Editorial standards
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