Wind produces the energy, initial motion and direction of the surface current of the ocean.A<span>n </span>ocean current<span> is a seasonal directed movement of seawater. </span>Surface ocean<span> currents are primarily </span>affected<span> by </span>wind. The Gulf Stream is example of it. <span>Trade </span>winds<span> push </span>water<span> along the top of the </span>ocean<span> and this results in formation of surface currents.</span>
