Santa Anna Wind - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bwana · 04-28-2014, 08:12 PM

I don't mess around with Santa Anas. Maybe they are milder is SD than up here in OC. If you do, make sure you leave a good float plan with someone.

My friend Richard lost his sister when she was blown out to sea. She launched at baby beach in Dana Point and the Santa Anas came up unexpectedly. After a massive search, no sign of her or her kayak were ever found. Back in 1997 they didn't have the benefit of the online weather info we have today.

Jusy sayin...

lowprofile · 04-29-2014, 06:12 AM

while I agree about avoiding high winds while on the water, 14mph winds is like a breeze. when they get over 20 consistently it becomes a problem. tracking becomes difficult and your stuff goes everywhere. fishing bottom structure might be difficult but it would be a great time to drift for halibut. minimal effort to do so and the mirage drive will get you back to shore in 25mph winds no problem (I've done it several times).

Iceman · 04-29-2014, 08:14 AM

Santa Anas always make me nervous, especially the gusty nature, that impending feeling of being blown out to sea. I may have gone out today, but I would not have gone much past the point.

Paddle in right now at 9:30 would be ok, but not my kind of fun.

http://w9if.net/cgi-bin/torreywx/wx.pl

Crazy Cajun · 04-29-2014, 08:29 AM

There are so many good days out here, why go on a windy one? I just stay home, get some things done on my honey do list, and live the good life until the next opportunity comes up.

Dannowar · 04-29-2014, 08:36 AM

Looks like I'm surfing!!!!

Iceman · 04-29-2014, 12:50 PM

PMs next couple days sounds good

04-29-2014, 06:12 AM	#2
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	while I agree about avoiding high winds while on the water, 14mph winds is like a breeze. when they get over 20 consistently it becomes a problem. tracking becomes difficult and your stuff goes everywhere. fishing bottom structure might be difficult but it would be a great time to drift for halibut. minimal effort to do so and the mirage drive will get you back to shore in 25mph winds no problem (I've done it several times). __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

04-29-2014, 08:14 AM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Santa Anas always make me nervous, especially the gusty nature, that impending feeling of being blown out to sea. I may have gone out today, but I would not have gone much past the point. Paddle in right now at 9:30 would be ok, but not my kind of fun. http://w9if.net/cgi-bin/torreywx/wx.pl __________________

04-29-2014, 08:36 AM	#5
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Looks like I'm surfing!!!! __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

04-29-2014, 12:50 PM	#6
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	PMs next couple days sounds good __________________

04-28-2014, 08:12 PM	#1
bwana Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: El Toro, CA Posts: 244	I don't mess around with Santa Anas. Maybe they are milder is SD than up here in OC. If you do, make sure you leave a good float plan with someone. My friend Richard lost his sister when she was blown out to sea. She launched at baby beach in Dana Point and the Santa Anas came up unexpectedly. After a massive search, no sign of her or her kayak were ever found. Back in 1997 they didn't have the benefit of the online weather info we have today. Jusy sayin...

04-29-2014, 08:29 AM	#4
Crazy Cajun Junior Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 13	There are so many good days out here, why go on a windy one? I just stay home, get some things done on my honey do list, and live the good life until the next opportunity comes up.