Is it windy out there? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

yaky yak · 04-05-2012, 06:21 PM

I am thinking about hitting La jolla in the morning sense my job was cancelled for
Friday. Its 100 miles each way for me and I am a little concerned about the wind out there. Hate to get there and there is 20 knot winds. Anyone been out today?
I be there early if I go. I finely broke down and bought some waders. It'll be a new experience not freezing to death for a change. Thanks for any intell on weather.

dorado50 · 04-05-2012, 08:16 PM

It was fairly windy today,but more important the surf was up at the launch! there are some four plus foot swells rolling out there also. I think these conditions will last at least till sat.night. Just my close up observations today. Good luck...

MattRabasco · 04-05-2012, 08:31 PM

I was out there today. Lots of swell and a moderate wind. Not the most comfortable fishing conditions. Water was cold and off color with lots of broken kelp. Surf has been up lately and has stirred things up a bit. Caught some assorted rockfish. Got wet on the way out and in. Lots of rental yakers getting hammered on the way in and out. Saw several major wipeouts. I am surprised that the rental companies take novices out in the conditions like that. $$$$$$!!!!! Some tourist is going to get hurt or killed someday when it is like that. Watch out!

yaky yak · 04-05-2012, 09:31 PM

Thanks. I think I'll hit dana instead. I wanted to launch around 3:30 am, but its so cold, factor in the wind, and my first launch in my new waders in decent surf, yeah sleep in and launch at baby beach this time. If the water was just a few degrees warmer I'ed do it. Again thanks for the heads up.

Billy V · 04-05-2012, 09:54 PM

The swell has been at 8 ft all day, and is still at 6 ft now.

There also is wind. Its far from ideal conditions right now.

gupppy · 04-06-2012, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by yaky yak

Thanks. I think I'll hit dana instead. I wanted to launch around 3:30 am, but its so cold, factor in the wind, and my first launch in my new waders in decent surf, yeah sleep in and launch at baby beach this time. If the water was just a few degrees warmer I'ed do it. Again thanks for the heads up.

Make sure you know where the closures are in dp!

Regor · 04-06-2012, 07:13 AM

Yep....surf is pumping...but the revo punched through it unharmed jus now and im heading out to bring home dinner

Pocoloco · 04-06-2012, 08:24 AM

Getting out is not the hard part.

yaky yak · 04-06-2012, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m.vint

Getting out is not the hard part.

I feel confident I can get out throu all but the biggest surf, but its getting back in that gives me second thoughts. I hate it when I make it all the way to shore, then get hit by a sneaker wave in one foot of water.

Regor · 04-06-2012, 06:04 PM

Coming in ... decided to turn her around and came in backwards. A nice smooth, dry landing, even though the surf was still pumpin.

After loading up, took a break and watched the rentals still going out and coming back in. It was pretty entertaining. One yak pearled, and the front person in the Tandem actually launched, it looked like a catapult. They were fine, but it was quite a site.

Many, many more (close to 1/2) flipped. And then out of nowhere, you see a yak doing everything wrong, paddling badly and on the wrong side for where the wave was, just about to flip, pearl .... and how bout that - they made it all the way in

Once out there on the fishing grounds today, it wasn't bad until appx 12pm when the wind really kicked it into high gear. Swells from multiple direction and whitecaps, made for a fun time.

And the final question ..... Where did all the bait go? What was around was being scattered all over from the dolphin and seals, and when I did find bait, they just weren't biting. I had two PB'ers come up to me asking about bait, and have I had any luck cause they just weren't biting the Sabikis.

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deepdvr · 04-06-2012, 06:06 PM

What's for dinner?

04-05-2012, 06:21 PM	#1
yaky yak Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Riverside, calif Posts: 130	Is it windy out there? I am thinking about hitting La jolla in the morning sense my job was cancelled for Friday. Its 100 miles each way for me and I am a little concerned about the wind out there. Hate to get there and there is 20 knot winds. Anyone been out today? I be there early if I go. I finely broke down and bought some waders. It'll be a new experience not freezing to death for a change. Thanks for any intell on weather.

04-05-2012, 09:54 PM	#5
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	The swell has been at 8 ft all day, and is still at 6 ft now. There also is wind. Its far from ideal conditions right now. __________________

04-06-2012, 06:06 PM	#11
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	What's for dinner? __________________

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04-05-2012, 08:16 PM	#2
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	It was fairly windy today,but more important the surf was up at the launch! there are some four plus foot swells rolling out there also. I think these conditions will last at least till sat.night. Just my close up observations today. Good luck...

04-05-2012, 08:31 PM	#3
MattRabasco Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 102	I was out there today. Lots of swell and a moderate wind. Not the most comfortable fishing conditions. Water was cold and off color with lots of broken kelp. Surf has been up lately and has stirred things up a bit. Caught some assorted rockfish. Got wet on the way out and in. Lots of rental yakers getting hammered on the way in and out. Saw several major wipeouts. I am surprised that the rental companies take novices out in the conditions like that. $$$$$$!!!!! Some tourist is going to get hurt or killed someday when it is like that. Watch out!

04-05-2012, 09:31 PM	#4
yaky yak Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Riverside, calif Posts: 130	Thanks. I think I'll hit dana instead. I wanted to launch around 3:30 am, but its so cold, factor in the wind, and my first launch in my new waders in decent surf, yeah sleep in and launch at baby beach this time. If the water was just a few degrees warmer I'ed do it. Again thanks for the heads up.

04-06-2012, 07:13 AM	#7
Regor Greg Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chula Vista, ca Posts: 509	Yep....surf is pumping...but the revo punched through it unharmed jus now and im heading out to bring home dinner

04-06-2012, 08:24 AM	#8
Pocoloco Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: el cajon Posts: 239	Getting out is not the hard part.

04-06-2012, 06:04 PM	#10
Regor Greg Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chula Vista, ca Posts: 509	Coming in ... decided to turn her around and came in backwards. A nice smooth, dry landing, even though the surf was still pumpin. After loading up, took a break and watched the rentals still going out and coming back in. It was pretty entertaining. One yak pearled, and the front person in the Tandem actually launched, it looked like a catapult. They were fine, but it was quite a site. Many, many more (close to 1/2) flipped. And then out of nowhere, you see a yak doing everything wrong, paddling badly and on the wrong side for where the wave was, just about to flip, pearl .... and how bout that - they made it all the way in Once out there on the fishing grounds today, it wasn't bad until appx 12pm when the wind really kicked it into high gear. Swells from multiple direction and whitecaps, made for a fun time. And the final question ..... Where did all the bait go? What was around was being scattered all over from the dolphin and seals, and when I did find bait, they just weren't biting. I had two PB'ers come up to me asking about bait, and have I had any luck cause they just weren't biting the Sabikis. . .