Tuesday's Weather

Post by **Sir reel** » April 17th, 2006, 1:32 pm

Weather forecast for Tuesday:

TUESDAY
WEST WIND 5 TO 10 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTHWEST 10 TO
15 KNOTS AND GUSTY IN THE AFTERNOON. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET EXCEPT 2
FEET OR LESS IN APALACHEE BAY. PROTECTED WATERS A LIGHT TO
MODERATE CHOP.

What's the general feeling on how close this will be with the thought in mind of being 5-7 miles offshore??

Post by **wevans** » April 17th, 2006, 1:45 pm

After checking my sources

I would wait and go on Wednesday

Post by **Jumptrout51** » April 17th, 2006, 1:59 pm

Go early and come back early it will be comfortable. Come back late it will be uncomfortable.

Post by **Sir reel** » April 17th, 2006, 2:04 pm

Thanks wevans. My dilemma is that my rider (with the numbers

) is off Tuesday. Trying to decide if it's worth the risk (early pm winds/gusty) to go early. Would be in sight of mashes sands, but in my skiff. If the winds shift to the SW we'd at least be coming back in with a following chop.

Post by **Chalk** » April 17th, 2006, 2:18 pm

Knowing whether your vessel will handle the worst part of the scenario is the answer.....Knowing whether NOAA gets it right is a shot in the dark, so knowing my first statement is also a shot in the dark....Go fishing, pay attention...deep in the morning and work your way back in...if its too rough from the start, don't go deep

Post by **Sir reel** » April 17th, 2006, 2:23 pm

Good advice and perspective Chalk

I have no doubt that my equipment can (has) handled conditions that are possible tomorrow. I guess it's a matter of comfort and the commitment of the time (vacation leave, etc) The ole cost benefit analysis going on... In other words... there ain't a blessed soul on this forum that can make the decision for me

Thanks folks.

Post by **tin can** » April 17th, 2006, 8:31 pm

Sir reel wrote:Good advice and perspective Chalk I have no doubt that my equipment can (has) handled conditions that are possible tomorrow. I guess it's a matter of comfort and the commitment of the time (vacation leave, etc) The ole cost benefit analysis going on... In other words... there ain't a blessed soul on this forum that can make the decision for me Thanks folks.

You're making it way too difficult. Either ya wanna fish, or you don't. Right now, after watching the tree tops bent over all day, I don't.

Post by **Charles** » April 17th, 2006, 9:08 pm

Wind out of the SW? Go early, before it kicks up, and come back with it.

How bad can it be?

Post by **Sir reel** » April 18th, 2006, 11:33 am

WELL!! COULD IT HAVE BEEN ANY MORE WRONG!

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Weather forecast for Tuesday:
Quote: from yesterday
TUESDAY
WEST WIND 5 TO 10 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTHWEST 10 TO
15 KNOTS AND GUSTY IN THE AFTERNOON. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET EXCEPT 2
FEET OR LESS IN APALACHEE BAY. PROTECTED WATERS A LIGHT TO
MODERATE CHOP.

2 pm windcast now...

If I'd gonna early .....we'd have gotten beat up!! We decided to lay off of the trip due to an 8:45 doc appointment that my guest had and not try a late morning departure! which would have been perfect

Post by **wevans** » April 18th, 2006, 12:17 pm

Conditions at SGOF1 as of
(11:00 am EDT)

Wind Direction (WDIR): WNW ( 290 deg true )
Wind Speed (WSPD): 12 kts
Wind Gust (GST): 13 kts
Atmospheric Pressure (PRES): 29.91 in
Pressure Tendency (PTDY): +0.04 in ( Rising )
Air Temperature (ATMP): 72.0 Â°F
Water Temperature (WTMP): 72.0 Â°F