Totally Lost it.

[dorado50]

Originally Posted by nmbrinkman

What it the general wave...uh..group?? (for lack of a better word) I've was told a while back that it's a 3 set deal with 4 waves in a set and the last two being the biggest in each set... Sounds confusing. Anybody here really know?

Don't confuse yourself! There are no "general rules" about the ocean. The above statement is total BS. If one can predict that , than that person has control over nature." Expect the unexpected" Always be vigliant.

[nmbrinkman]

Originally Posted by dorado50

Don't confuse yourself! There are no "general rules" about the ocean. The above statement is total BS. If one can predict that , than that person has control over nature." Expect the unexpected" Always be vigliant.

So those that can predict the moon cycles and the tides are in control over nature . Just checking to see if there was a pattern to wave sets. I have noticed that the bigger waves have come just before a lull between the sets. Wasn't sure if it was mere coincidence or if there was any truth to what I heard...

[bigderel]

Sets can usually be timed, you just have to watch them for a while. Sometimes sets from two different swell directions can make it pretty tough though. It's tedious to watch for twenty minutes too...but often you can find a consistent rhythm. I usually watch for a minute or two and take my chances uninformed.

Hope someone finds (and returns) your gear...hasn't happened yet, but I usually have a mask & snorkel in case of personal yard sale.

[nunyabizness1]

Timing is something that gets better with practice. Just when you think you have the right time to make a run for it, a wave that appears to be slow moving suddenly builds up quickly and catches you. Focus on aiming the kayak straight because the slightest turn can put you into a roll. I've learned to stow my rods or lay them down and strapped so I don't lose them. I had one snap because I left it in the rod holder coming in when the waves seemed low and no big deal. Use a leash. You can pick up some cheap dogleases at Walmart if needed for an easy solution. One other suggestion that I have heard from a few people but have not tried yet is to hang your legs out on either side when coming in to slow down the landing. Also, in response to Nathan's comment on the sets coming in, I've found the sets to be mixed up and only mother nature knows what will happen. Like Jimm H, best advice, don't launch when I do because the pattern of the sets will surely change as I start to make a run for it! :-) Have fun with it and wear you PFD so if you roll and get hit in the head with your yak, you will have the help of the PFD!

Planning on getting out there to try and figure out Mother Nature this weekend,

Maggie

[sterling]

Talk about unpredictable waves. I was waaay outside the surfzone a couple of years ago on my way out. Needless to say it was a huge wave day with 25+ winds. Anyway a "roque" wave wiped me out and I had to swim to shore. My kayak was on the beach upside down and all leashes did their job. Jimm H helped me get back in that day since I was so cold and pounded. Moral of the story. At least leash your gear and DON'T PUSH IT!

[esdees]

I've been hit by a rogue wave before and it sucked. It hit me from the right side, flipped me and then died out. Luckily that was back when I kept all my rods leashed down for the entire trip, something I still do on the rougher days.

[h2ofishfo]

yeah theyt have been breakin qiuk & hittin hard the only trick is to haul ass & take the punch the chest & freeze your azz of the rest of the morning

[Afran]

rod leashes ALWAYS! Small surf or big surf or when ever.

Strange thing is, that when I'm a boat, I look for my rod leashes while handling the gear. Must be force of habit... that explains why I always want to sit down on a PB