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skimboardlife

Since 06 Sep 2011
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PostThu Apr 19, 12 10:04 pm    Wind Forecast Reply with quote

I'm looking for a good wind forecast website, the few i have looked at all give me different numbers.

Thanks Kamrin

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dancingwind

Since 18 Jul 2007
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PostThu Apr 19, 12 11:14 pm     Reply with quote

http://thegorgeismygym.com/forecast
http://www.weather.gov/

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hilton

Since 15 Aug 2008
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PostFri Apr 20, 12 6:37 am     Reply with quote

This one has lots of data from NOAA that is formatted to be easier to read.

http://gorgewindsurfing.blogspot.com/p/week-custom-noaa-gorge.html

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30knotwind

Since 20 Apr 2012
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White Salmon, WA
 



PostFri Apr 20, 12 10:11 am     Reply with quote

Also, a detailed forecast is available:
http://gorgewindsurfing.blogspot.com/p/custom-noaa-gorge.html

I created the website, any feedback is appreciated.
Thanks,
Chris

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Justsmile

Since 20 Jul 2009
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PostFri Apr 20, 12 11:44 am     Reply with quote

nice job on the forecast site!!!!!

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lykaneagle

Since 14 Apr 2011
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Oregon City
 



PostFri Apr 20, 12 12:35 pm     Reply with quote

anyway to tell if Jones will be blowing?

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skimboardlife

Since 06 Sep 2011
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PostFri Apr 20, 12 1:53 pm     Reply with quote

Thanks for all the info

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Justsmile

Since 20 Jul 2009
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PostFri Apr 20, 12 2:20 pm     Reply with quote

Jones could blow. There needs to be at least 12-15 degree difference between Astoria and kelso so it gets the heat exchange blowing. Wait another month and it shoul be a little more consistent blowing

Your source for accurate windsurfing and kitboarding forecasts on the Columbia River and Oregon Coast.

Jones Beach Observations
Current Observations Fri Apr 20, 4:26 pm local time

Pressure Gradients Inches Dir Trend
AST - PDX 0.02 W Increasing


Temperature Gradients Degrees F Trend
AST - PDX -5 Decreasing


Site pressure Wind Sky Temp
AST 30.24 N at 5 mph (7 km/h) overcast 52F (11C)
KLS 30.24 N at 6 mph (9 km/h) overcast 54F (12C)
PDX 30.22 WNW at 6 mph (9 km/h) overcast 57F (14C)



Advice from the Jones Beach Gurus
Time of day - The 5:00pm rule seems to always be a part of what makes Jones work. In the summer wind starts at 3:30 even though the gradient has been there for awhile. The wind still doesn't really fill in to around five-ish!

Pressure: Look for .04 and increasing west gradient by early afternoon, sometimes even .03 if it has turned around fast.

Wind Directions - If Astoria goes SW and pressure gradient is in the right direction, then it is looking good. When this happens it often blows earlier at Jones.

http://www.nwweather.com/JonesFcst.php

use this link, copy it and put it in your smart phone etc so when the next person asks you can pass it on to them!!

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lykaneagle

Since 14 Apr 2011
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Oregon City
 



PostFri Apr 20, 12 2:43 pm     Reply with quote

most excellent. thank you!

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quenyaistar

Since 21 Oct 2011
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Cougar, WA
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PostFri Apr 20, 12 6:38 pm     Reply with quote

Sunday and Monday looks like a good chance of 12 degree diff between Astoria and Kelso according to NOAA
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