Monday, March 12, 2012

Weather info for Kayaking across the bay...



After finally kayaking to work, a few weeks ago, I'd like to do it again soon.  But it's gonna be condition dependent for sure.  I made this page mainly for myself so I can figure out if I can make it across the bay in the upcoming days.
  • Check the weather
  • Check the wind (TI, iKitesurf page)
  • Check the tides.  Should be Ebbing when going to work (SF)... and flooding when coming home.  
    • So if it's Slack -> Ebb (i.e. high tide) between 5 am and 9 am
  • Make sure the America's cup isn't going on...
http://www.bask.org/trip_planner/

I just thought of this... but basically days that are Spare The Air... are good days to go.  It's gonna be hot with little wind.
http://sparetheair.org/

Tide Chart at Middle Harbour 
http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/oakland_middle_harbor

Real - Time Tidal Chart
http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/ports/index.shtml?port=sf

Real-Time Wind Chart
http://www.windfinder.com/nearby/crissy_field

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