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MikeZ
Since 17 Jul 2012
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Beaverton / Seaside / Govy
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 Wed Apr 15, 15 11:20 am Jones Beach - on it's way? |
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I know Jones has already gone off a few times this year (not that I've been there for it), but I think we're getting more into the season.
Right now, today and tomorrow afternoons look marginal for Jones. Friday is currently looking good. Really good. Keep your eye on it good.
If the current forecasts hold, I'll probably be there... |
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ezryder111
Since 24 Dec 2012
131 Posts
SE Portland
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| Thu Apr 16, 15 10:36 am |
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| If it looks promising I will definitely head out there too. Hope to see you there! |
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voy-tech
Since 08 Apr 2014
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Seattle
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| Thu Apr 16, 15 10:58 am |
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Doesn't the forecast look barely marginal for Jones Beach - ikitesurf is forecasting 10mph? Or is there any special way of reading Jones Beach forecast? I've only been there once last year but it was very fun, so if there's a chance of Jones Beach going tomorrow I'm interested 
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MikeZ
Since 17 Jul 2012
207 Posts
Beaverton / Seaside / Govy
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| Thu Apr 16, 15 11:24 am |
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| voy-tech wrote: | | Doesn't the forecast look barely marginal for Jones Beach - ikitesurf is forecasting 10mph? Or is there any special way of reading Jones Beach forecast? I've only been there once last year but it was very fun, so if there's a chance of Jones Beach going tomorrow I'm interested |
If you go to the bottom of the thread linked below, I list the signals I use:
http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-32155.html
The basic models (and forecast services) don't usually resolve the actual winds at Jones Beach very well, in my opinion. But the forecast models can frequently predict the factors that force the wind at Jones - even if they don't predict the wind itself. |
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macgruber
Since 06 Dec 2011
490 Posts
SE PDX volcano
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| Thu Apr 16, 15 11:40 am |
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| I doubt Jones will go today since it's currently zero and Rooster is east at 24. Manzanita is already 14 and probably will hit the low 20's by 3. Prime time is 3-5. The bar graph forecasts on iwindsurf are computer based, so not really accurate but they tell you the general direction and timing. If Manzanita or Jones computer forecasts 10 plus, it's kiteable. Later on the human forecasts will get more detailed and mention them. If Portland is 20 degrees hotter than the coast and rooster isn't windy, then Jones will go. I'm trying to get to Manzo later today and the next three days should be stellar with today being a little big at 10' swell dropping to 6' Saturday |
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Dern
Since 11 Jul 2010
545 Posts
Vancouver, WA
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| Thu Apr 16, 15 4:52 pm |
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| Looking to hit Manzo tomorrow myself, and hopefully Sat. |
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jeremy
Since 18 Aug 2006
276 Posts
Manzo & HR
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| Thu Apr 16, 15 7:20 pm big waves |
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I heard the Manzanita waves were fearsome today !!
| Quote: | A few times I got way out, where it seemed like I would get to the outside. Each time a massive wall would appear in front of me, and I would turn around to avoid it. I never made it to the outside in 2+ hours of kiting.
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kochease
Since 03 Jul 2008
760 Posts
In Ft. Stevens, OR
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| Thu Apr 16, 15 7:45 pm |
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Ft stevens jetty to ship wreck down winders saturday. Who's in?? 2pm... of course manzo will be killer too bit down winders are so much fun!!!
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kochease
Since 03 Jul 2008
760 Posts
In Ft. Stevens, OR
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| Fri Apr 17, 15 9:09 am |
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Mike how is Jones stacking up? I haven't looked into it much but my gut says to watch it....
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MikeZ
Since 17 Jul 2012
207 Posts
Beaverton / Seaside / Govy
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| Fri Apr 17, 15 9:19 am |
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| kochease wrote: | | Mike how is Jones stacking up? I haven't looked into it much but my gut says to watch it.... |
It's still looking good. I'm probably going to head out that way, and check it out when I get there. If it the indicators aren't looking positive, then I'll probably continue on out to Ft Stevens. Swell is a bit large for my taste - but if it's looking too nasty I suppose I can stick to the inside - or just sit on the beach and drink beer. |
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kochease
Since 03 Jul 2008
760 Posts
In Ft. Stevens, OR
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| Fri Apr 17, 15 11:19 am |
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Jones is on like Donkey Kong! 21-23 wnw @ 295 degrees! Classic peak summer wind, crazy!!
To bad I'm on my way to Manzo for some wave shredding.
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corey4x4man
Since 13 Jun 2011
134 Posts
Beaverton, OR
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| Fri Apr 17, 15 11:35 am |
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| Browndog and I are headed that way to investigate |
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MikeZ
Since 17 Jul 2012
207 Posts
Beaverton / Seaside / Govy
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| Fri Apr 17, 15 12:26 pm |
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Just got to Jones. It's looking good. Currently about 18mph and climbing (it dropped a bit after initial surge).
I expect it to climb some more, and hold for quite a while. |
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MikeZ
Since 17 Jul 2012
207 Posts
Beaverton / Seaside / Govy
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| Fri Apr 17, 15 3:22 pm |
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| Nuking right now. |
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ezryder111
Since 24 Dec 2012
131 Posts
SE Portland
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| Fri Apr 17, 15 8:41 pm |
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| Nailed the call! Thanks for that and the leash loan...great first session of the season for me! |
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ezryder111
Since 24 Dec 2012
131 Posts
SE Portland
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| Mon Apr 27, 15 4:19 pm |
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| Mike, any chance for another good day at Jones later this week? |
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MikeZ
Since 17 Jul 2012
207 Posts
Beaverton / Seaside / Govy
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| Mon Apr 27, 15 7:46 pm |
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Haven't looked at it carefully yet. As always, subject to change. But Jones is looking possible for Thursday, and good for Friday thru Monday. But this is an early forecast.
Coast looking good this weekend, too. And the gorge even before then. |
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