Magic seaweed blows goats

[CKallday71]

Magic seaweed said La Jolla was going to have 1-2 foot waves. The fact that I had to dodge surfers on the way out and back in says that's just not true...

[jorluivil]

Maybe you launch just north of the 1-2 footers?

[momo fish]

You know.... I'm having some real issues with the different forecast out there.

I went out 3 days in a row and all 3 days the wind and swell forecast was way off on Surfline and seeweed. What was predicted as 8 to 12 was actually 18 to 25. I confirmed with with a lifeguard tower that had a wind gage. One of those days I was holding on to kelp to avoid being blown and big swells. I'm just going to double whatever forecast they make going forward.

[wiredantz]

To rely on forecast. How little we have accomplished, we can't even get that right!

[jorluivil]

I think you guys are missing the point, they are called 'forecast' and or 'predictions' for a reason.

[Dannowar]

Cdip buoys said 3.5 feet at 10 seconds from the north. You Must have missed that one:eek:


I was out diving today. Took a heavy one on the launch.

[Deamon]

I was out diving today. Took a heavy one on the launch.

Are you saying as you were flipping in your yak...your WSB hit you in the head???

[Deamon]

Sorry...re-read your post...LAUNCH.

[Dannowar]

launch sucked. landing was easy


my la jolla flip record is still 197634596723456 and 1


knock on wood

[Dannowar]

Magic seaweed said La Jolla was going to have 1-2 foot waves. The fact that I had to dodge surfers on the way out and back in says that's just not true...



the n.pac size at 3 feet and anything ten seconds and under means ill really have to time it.


surfline forecast said the same thing...1-2 which was definetely the size if you are keen on "surf size"

none of those sites are accurate but give you a general ballpark, all it takes is one look at the cdip models.

http://cdip.ucsd.edu/?sub=nowcast&nav=recent&xitem=socal_now



bookmark it. learn it. live it

[TCS]

All the forecast sites use the same computer models and they all underestimated wind swell this week. Happens a lot this time of year. If you really dont like surf launches you could check the CDIP model before you leave home. You may be able to save yourself a trip.

[momo fish]

I get that but if the weather predicts it's going to be 70 degrees and it's off by 20 for a few days you stop listening to it. When I head out I look at the forecast to get an idea the conditions I will be facing as that will determine if I am going 4 miles out or 1 mile.

There has to be more accurate predictions out there if not what's the point. If not I would just stick my finger in the air and make my own forecast :)


I think you guys are missing the point, they are called 'forecast' and or 'predictions' for a reason.

[momo fish]

Never saw this before and will use it as well. Launched from county line as it was lowest surf I had seen in a while. Easy in and out for once. Thanks!


All the forecast sites use the same computer models and they all underestimated wind swell this week. Happens a lot this time of year. If you really dont like surf launches you could check the CDIP model before you leave home. You may be able to save yourself a trip.