La Jolla - How To Find Surf and Wind Conditions

[BFranke]

Originally Posted by Denis_Ruso

I've been watching the weather and forecasts nearly daily for probably 10-12 years and have a pretty good understanding of weather/wind/swell/current etc.


But never even considered the conditions that cause fog. Can you explain this one a little more?

Is there a site you use to determine the current? I usually check the surf and wind forecast. A few weeks ago everything looked “perfect”, no wind or waves but the current was ripping? Thanks

[YakDout]

Originally Posted by BFranke

Is there a site you use to determine the current? I usually check the surf and wind forecast. A few weeks ago everything looked “perfect”, no wind or waves but the current was ripping? Thanks

Big tide swings have a lot to do with that. I’ve always done better on Pelagics with the ripping current. Fish feed and move around more in heavy current.

[Tomol]

Originally Posted by BFranke

Is there a site you use to determine the current? I usually check the surf and wind forecast. A few weeks ago everything looked “perfect”, no wind or waves but the current was ripping? Thanks

Here's a good one. Not perfect but helpful.

http://www.sccoos.org/data/hfrnet/

[Denis_Ruso]

Originally Posted by Tomol

Here's a good one. Not perfect but helpful.

http://www.sccoos.org/data/hfrnet/

Also paying attention to tide swings helps determine currents. More tide swing = heavier currents. Usually strongest currents are on full and new moons.