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Offshore Conditions - Wind and Waves
Posted on 6/18/18 at 10:32 am
Posted on 6/18/18 at 10:32 am
What is the general cut off point for wind and seas to have a trip cancelled for an offshore trip out of Grand Isle? Anxiously watching the forecast for this weekend. Currently showing 3ft with a 4s period for the waves and wind out of the SW at 13 mph.
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Posted on 6/18/18 at 10:33 am to SpeckledTiger
That's slop.
Posted on 6/18/18 at 10:37 am to SpeckledTiger
Im curious too. We have a charter for my Dad's 70th on Saturday out of Venice.
Posted on 6/18/18 at 10:40 am to SpeckledTiger
3 footers at that interval is pretty choppy. I’ve been in worse but that’s not exactly comfortable riding
Posted on 6/18/18 at 10:42 am to PapaPogey
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3 footers at that interval is pretty choppy. I’ve been in worse but that’s not exactly comfortable riding
knowing nothing is ever perfect, what is considered "good conditions"?
Posted on 6/18/18 at 10:46 am to SpeckledTiger
For me, 1 foot or less and 6s intervals 
That's why I stay inshore though
That's why I stay inshore though
Posted on 6/18/18 at 10:48 am to SpeckledTiger
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knowing nothing is ever perfect, what is considered "good conditions"?
Good conditions end at anything over 1-2's. But it also depends on the boat. 42 freeman will still be an ok ride in 3-4, but not so much in a 30 ft Vee bottom.
what boat are yall going out on?
Posted on 6/18/18 at 10:48 am to SpeckledTiger
Zero to 1’s is ideal. 2’s is doable but a little bumpy. 3’s depends on the boat and how mad are you at the fish? 4’s is totally dependent on the boat and how bad you want to feel fishing and the next day.
Posted on 6/18/18 at 10:54 am to Elusiveporpi
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what boat are yall going out on?
Going with Capt. Miles Dixon. A google search says he uses a 34' Venture. That doesn't mean much to me. I've only kayak fished. Went on several offshore charters back in college (10+ years ago) but nothing recently.
Posted on 6/18/18 at 11:06 am to SpeckledTiger
Im in a 32' contender. Im showing 1-2 friday and friday night.
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LINK #
This post was edited on 6/18/18 at 11:07 am
Posted on 6/18/18 at 11:13 am to SpeckledTiger
Miles Boat will handle 3-4’s no problem.
Posted on 6/18/18 at 11:17 am to WGB2004
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Im in a 32' contender. Im showing 1-2 friday and friday night.
Should be golden but then again, as it get's closer, check the forecast. Wave forecasts change almost hourly.
Posted on 6/18/18 at 11:28 am to SpeckledTiger
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Going with Capt. Miles Dixon
Miles is a friend of mine. If it's doable, yall will be fishing a put on fish.
Posted on 6/18/18 at 11:39 am to JAB528
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Miles is a friend of mine. If it's doable, yall will be fishing a put on fish.
yeah Miles knows his shite,I'd let him make the call. Like Jab said, if its fishable make sure you have plenty of ice chest
Posted on 6/18/18 at 11:40 am to SpeckledTiger
I've heard period should be 2x height, within reason obviously
Posted on 6/18/18 at 11:48 am to redneck
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yeah Miles knows his shite,I'd let him make the call. Like Jab said, if its fishable make sure you have plenty of ice chest
Definitely trusting his experience. I just like keeping an eye on things.
Posted on 6/18/18 at 11:49 am to SpeckledTiger
1-2' yes
2-3' no
seen that movie too many times in the past
2-3' no
seen that movie too many times in the past
Posted on 6/18/18 at 5:08 pm to SpeckledTiger
If the wave period is long enough you can have pretty big waves and comfortable ride
Divide wave period in seconds by wave height in feet. If you end up with more than 2 seconds per foot you’re good to go
Divide wave period in seconds by wave height in feet. If you end up with more than 2 seconds per foot you’re good to go
Posted on 6/18/18 at 7:36 pm to AubieALUMdvm
I always just add the two numbers together! If it says 2-3 ft, I assume 5’s!
Posted on 6/20/18 at 9:24 am to AubieALUMdvm
well this weekend isn't looking much better yet. Waiting to hear from Cpt. Miles (hopefully today) to get his take. We are going to the island either way, I just need to know how much beer to buy.
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