Coastal Conditions 5/24? Help!

[Hey Man]

Was planning on heading down and fishing off the rocks down at Newport this evening. High tide is at 9:30 I think and I was hoping the Black Bass would be biting. Is the bay/ocean calm or rough. Is this a good idea?

Need info quick.

Thanks in advance, and I will post results if I go.

Jim

[Born to be Wild]

I wouldn't reccomend the drive down from Corvalis. Doesn't sound too good! Better days. Wind, rain and 9' swell. I live in Depoe bay and the wind is calm right at the moment. Will go down and take a look at the ocean in a minute and report back later.

Save it for a better day/evening. You could also call Newport Marina & Charters and ask Chriss for his opinion.

Dan

Small Craft Advisory this evening
Tonight
S wind 15 kt...with gusts to 25 kt from Cascade Head south. Wind becoming SW 15 kt this evening. Wind waves 3 ft. W swell 9 ft at 11 seconds. Rain in the evening. Chance of showers after midnight.
Sun
NW wind 5 kt...rising to 15 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 3 ft. W swell 8 ft at 11 seconds.
Sun Night
NW wind 10 kt...becoming variable 5 kt after midnight. Wind waves 1 ft. W swell 7 ft at 10 seconds.
Memorial Day
Variable wind 5 kt...becoming SW 10 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 ft. W swell 7 ft.
Mon Night
S wind 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft. W swell 7 ft. Chance of rain.
Tue
SW wind 10 kt...rising to 15 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 ft. W swell 7 ft. Chance of rain.
Tue Evening
W wind 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft. W swell 6 ft. Chance of rain.
Wed
W wind 10 kt...becoming NW 15 kt early in the afternoon. Wind waves 3 ft. W swell 6 ft.
Thu
N wind 15 kt...rising to 20 kt early in the afternoon. Wind waves 4 ft. W swell 6 ft.

[Born to be Wild]

http://www.wunderground.com/MAR/PZ/255.html

Newport Marina Store & Charters
Newport Marina, South Beach, OR 97366
(541) 867-4470


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[Hey Man]

Dan

Thanks for the quick reply and the information. Haven't decided yet, the folks down at the Marina said the bay looked good and the wind was soft. Said he thought it wouldn't be to bad for fishing if you don't mind the drizzle.

Thanks again
Jim

[Born to be Wild]

Well, good luck if you decide to go. Drive safe to and fro. Holiday weekend!

The wind gust of up to 25 are forecast for later and it might not materialize. If it does, you will be fishing on the south jetty and the wind is out of the SW so you will probably be protected from it anyway.

Fishing the fingers are up the jetty a ways and you shouldn't have a problem with the swell there. Further towards the end could be a problem.

Got to go. Let us know if you do go and the fishing conditions under those weather conditions so as we can learn from it.

Good luck,

Dan

[Hey Man]

I ended up not going so I don't have any valuable tips, but thanks for replying.