Kayaker in distress - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

senorfish · 04-30-2014, 01:51 PM

Maybe we can all learn something from this misfortune. What do people on here use to check sea conditions? Maybe someone can post some websites or apps.

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Dannowar · 04-30-2014, 02:06 PM

Weather underground app. Very accurate most of the time

Jimmyz123 · 04-30-2014, 02:06 PM

It's not very scientific. After my close call back on the Rock Fish Derby I have a new set of guidelines that I will follow. Rain is not big deal, I can handle that, but if the water is beyond rough, you stay on land. Use your eyes more than anything, and check the weather reports as well. This high wind advisory has been in place for days now. I know the saying goes, "Any day fishing is better than a good day at work." Not if you're putting your life on the line it's not.

Opinions aside, here's the tools I use
Weather reports
Tide charts
wave predictions
my own vision and common sense
listen to the weather report on your VHF radio before launching

I hope the guy is safe, and all is well here on out.

socal.beach.bum · 04-30-2014, 02:06 PM

I use and App called "Wind Alerts". Forecast out at least a week ahead and in 2-3 hour increments. And any tide chart app available.

04-30-2014, 02:06 PM	#2
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Weather underground app. Very accurate most of the time __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

04-30-2014, 02:06 PM	#3
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	It's not very scientific. After my close call back on the Rock Fish Derby I have a new set of guidelines that I will follow. Rain is not big deal, I can handle that, but if the water is beyond rough, you stay on land. Use your eyes more than anything, and check the weather reports as well. This high wind advisory has been in place for days now. I know the saying goes, "Any day fishing is better than a good day at work." Not if you're putting your life on the line it's not. Opinions aside, here's the tools I use Weather reports Tide charts wave predictions my own vision and common sense listen to the weather report on your VHF radio before launching I hope the guy is safe, and all is well here on out. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

04-30-2014, 01:51 PM	#1
senorfish Junior Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 16	Maybe we can all learn something from this misfortune. What do people on here use to check sea conditions? Maybe someone can post some websites or apps. Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk

04-30-2014, 02:06 PM	#4
socal.beach.bum Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Palos Verde, CA Posts: 636	I use and App called "Wind Alerts". Forecast out at least a week ahead and in 2-3 hour increments. And any tide chart app available.