North Coast Timing?

TWIN-FIN · Since 24 May 2006 805 Posts Portland, OR Hot Monkey

I have been Jonesen to get out to the Coast and the forcast for Monday looks good.

boardrider · Since 05 Apr 2006 1034 Posts Ventura, CA XTreme Poster

Sup 2-FIN - I don't have a ton of experience on the coast, but it seems like the north coast starts to get good in the afternoons when the fog starts to burn off. We should be getting some good wind out there if these storm systems let up some. The next week-end it looks good, I'm heading out. Maybe we can get a group together to shuttle the sunset strip. - Chris

P.S. If you hit Manzo - launch quite a ways downwind of the monster cliffs to the north for the smoothest wind - (ask Kraemer about that one )

scottnorby · Sat Jun 16, 07 4:10 pm

We live in Astoria. This is our fifth season riding Sunset on a frequest basis. I am no weatherman but I can try and give you our take on the wind here.
This time of year it can build early because a lot of the wind is weather related, and a small percentage is thermal.
We use Iwindsurf and other forcasting tools. But honestly I find the simplest and best info at
www.accuweather.com
You can do an HOURLY forecast and it is generally pretty good at predicting weather related winds.
If accuweather or Iwindsurf predicts a weather based NW wind of 10 we will assume it is going to blow NW 15 to 18. (added the thermal effect)

Yesterday we went out at 1 and rode until 5 ...but by mid July the typical wind won't begin until late in the day being that a majority of the wind is thermal in mid to late summer. High pressure is your friend for riding in the surf. Wind in the warmer summer months starts about 2 or 3.

Swell is another factor you need to consider. And if the tide is coming in or out. This will determine current factors. Incoming tide with a WNW wind will mean current going with the wind. Going bigger on the kite size usually takes care of it. Better to be overpowered than under when surfing the waves downwind.

Basically.....if you are on Sunset strip by noon you will be fine. But don't show up any later than 5 ...for the most part. But we have ridden until 9 a lot.

Manzanita is a different deal as it starts blowing early due to the venturi effect of wind coming around the mountain.
Be there by 11...the fog breaks and it's on.
The added thermals in late afternoon change the game---- so that the winds are really gusty after 3.

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

That first pic is sweet! OC Thumb's Up

TWIN-FIN · Since 24 May 2006 805 Posts Portland, OR Hot Monkey

Thanks for the info guys.
That first photo is totally what Im going for, some day I'll get their. I just need more days at the coast.

Sick bottom turn photo Norby

boredbrain · Since 16 Feb 2006 352 Posts Hood River Obsessed

Look for High Pressure Building.

Thermal trough will develop in N Cal, and then work up the Willamete Valley, then shift east. This is the typical pattern.

If it is warm at the coast, it will be going off shore soon Evil or Very Mad

The south coast is almost always happening, unless the thermal trough starts its move north, then move north with it.

For waves, Incoming tide will have better waves and outgoing will jack up the faces with higher close out potential.

Manzo has consistently followed the south coast forecasts.

If you got time go Very Happy

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

Nice shots! That going out shot is also cool - captures the moment

scottnorby · Mon Jun 18, 07 11:56 am

Thanks. Second shot is one of my favorites.
I like the anticipation in it.