La Jolla this coming Saturday and big WNW swell - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tacmik · 01-22-2015, 02:06 PM

I will probably be a zoo in the bay sat. It is the open bay bass tourney.

Irishman · 01-22-2015, 08:04 PM

Am keeping a close eye on surfline and their forecast. At this stage its a medium interval swell that should not impact the launch, still big tidal swings but the unknown is how much offshore wind through the early morning and day. I'd welcome any input on this as the weather looks perfect aside from the risk of offshore winds. If I was surfing it would be premium conditions but more interested in getting a yellow or halibut and eating well for the week.
If anyone has intel or feedback please share. I'm gearing towards being prepped for LJ

addicted2sp33d · 01-23-2015, 07:16 AM

I say at least show up and see the conditions for yourself to decide if they're tolerable or not. Swells will be slightly bigger, but they are long-period swells. So not really that bad.

However, the "Experts" are predicting this weekend will be windy, so I'm planning to stay on land this weekend. Wind is a bigger issue for me than swell.

Irishman · 01-23-2015, 07:55 AM

Looking at the Surfline cam for the shores it looks perfect today, hoping the wind does not pick up for tomorrow.

chris138 · 01-23-2015, 11:46 AM

Big swell=lots of current

Strong current=game fish on the hunt

Strap your poles down, make sure everything is below deck or secured for launch and landing, and go for it man! If you're an experienced surfer you will have no problem timing the sets. Same on the landing. You will be fine, as long as you're not trying to surf a pro angler. Then I would recommend a helmet(;

Subarualmen · 01-23-2015, 11:56 AM

I want to get out for the first time in my stealth 14 so badly... Finished the work on it last weekend and it is ready to go.

Irishman · 01-23-2015, 12:32 PM

I'm planning to get to the launch at about 7am. I want to see what the wind gets up to, I'm hopeful the swell angle will leave the launch at about 1-3, I'm more attuned to what the wind will be doing. If no go at LJ am going to switch to lighter gear and hit Shelter Island and tool around SD Bay.
Anyone else paddling tomorrow morning?

01-22-2015, 02:06 PM	#1
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	I will probably be a zoo in the bay sat. It is the open bay bass tourney. __________________

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01-22-2015, 08:04 PM	#2
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	Am keeping a close eye on surfline and their forecast. At this stage its a medium interval swell that should not impact the launch, still big tidal swings but the unknown is how much offshore wind through the early morning and day. I'd welcome any input on this as the weather looks perfect aside from the risk of offshore winds. If I was surfing it would be premium conditions but more interested in getting a yellow or halibut and eating well for the week. If anyone has intel or feedback please share. I'm gearing towards being prepped for LJ

01-23-2015, 07:16 AM	#3
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774	I say at least show up and see the conditions for yourself to decide if they're tolerable or not. Swells will be slightly bigger, but they are long-period swells. So not really that bad. However, the "Experts" are predicting this weekend will be windy, so I'm planning to stay on land this weekend. Wind is a bigger issue for me than swell.

01-23-2015, 07:55 AM	#4
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	Looking at the Surfline cam for the shores it looks perfect today, hoping the wind does not pick up for tomorrow.

01-23-2015, 11:46 AM	#5
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	Big swell=lots of current Strong current=game fish on the hunt Strap your poles down, make sure everything is below deck or secured for launch and landing, and go for it man! If you're an experienced surfer you will have no problem timing the sets. Same on the landing. You will be fine, as long as you're not trying to surf a pro angler. Then I would recommend a helmet(;

01-23-2015, 11:56 AM	#6
Subarualmen Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 91	I want to get out for the first time in my stealth 14 so badly... Finished the work on it last weekend and it is ready to go.

01-23-2015, 12:32 PM	#7
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	I'm planning to get to the launch at about 7am. I want to see what the wind gets up to, I'm hopeful the swell angle will leave the launch at about 1-3, I'm more attuned to what the wind will be doing. If no go at LJ am going to switch to lighter gear and hit Shelter Island and tool around SD Bay. Anyone else paddling tomorrow morning?