Recon report only - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

blackcloud9 · 05-08-2009, 07:11 PM

Here is my take on launch conditions & forecasting, that you can bookmark. I mention this at my seminars.
http://larryl.com/favorite_kayak_conditions.htm

Saturday morning's forecast is 5 to 6 feet at 8 seconds, out at the Torrey Pines Outer buoy. My translation: you may
encounter 4 to 5 foot waves on launch, and unless you are experienced or lucky, will likely go for a refreshing swim with your gear.

Sunday morning will be milder with 2 to 4 footers, and then Sunday afternoon will be a much simpler launch with the TPO buoy
forecast at around 3 feet.

This morning (Friday) the TPO buoy wave height was pushing 7 feet, and an attempt at launching a 14' fishing kayak into that mess would
be VERY INTERESTING to watch. At least know what you are getting into, wear lifejacket and stow all your hooks and jigs.

(I read that someome lost a finger last week landing a skiff at LJ and also a guy died at Catalina in rough conditions last week solo, so fwiw please take rough conditions seriously....)

05-08-2009, 07:11 PM	#6
blackcloud9 Kayaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla Posts: 413	Here is my take on launch conditions & forecasting, that you can bookmark. I mention this at my seminars. http://larryl.com/favorite_kayak_conditions.htm Saturday morning's forecast is 5 to 6 feet at 8 seconds, out at the Torrey Pines Outer buoy. My translation: you may encounter 4 to 5 foot waves on launch, and unless you are experienced or lucky, will likely go for a refreshing swim with your gear. Sunday morning will be milder with 2 to 4 footers, and then Sunday afternoon will be a much simpler launch with the TPO buoy forecast at around 3 feet. This morning (Friday) the TPO buoy wave height was pushing 7 feet, and an attempt at launching a 14' fishing kayak into that mess would be VERY INTERESTING to watch. At least know what you are getting into, wear lifejacket and stow all your hooks and jigs. (I read that someome lost a finger last week landing a skiff at LJ and also a guy died at Catalina in rough conditions last week solo, so fwiw please take rough conditions seriously....) __________________ Larry. Hobie Revolution 13. 25 years of kayak fishing La Jolla. https://larryl.com/photos Last edited by blackcloud9; 05-09-2009 at 02:47 PM.