Cannon Beach this weekend

jc · Since 25 Apr 2008 5 Posts New Member

Hey guys, I was thinking of heading to cannon beach this weekend, Sat and Sun, from what I can tell forcast calls for 11Mph South wind.

I am about a 5 out of 10 ridder. Can tack up wind with non gusty conditions.

Can the locals give me some heads up about the area. Rocks, debry, people. Is the forecast I read correct? Is that a good beach or should I go to another one?

If anybody would like a ride I got room for 2.

All advice is welcome.

I am looking for a nice leasurely ride, havent ridden in a while, and my last trip to the gorge was not pleasent, 20-27 MPH gusts.

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster

it's still a little early for the coast forecast, try again tomorrow.... but 11mph isn't much on a south wind... (I think it will be a little more than that, but who knows)

I'm showing gigantic swells on Saturday (15 ft at 16 seconds Shocked

)... mix that with light wind, and you've got yourself a recipe for disaster. My advice, is don't go out underpowered.

kyle.vh · Since 11 Jul 2007 713 Posts city of angels Addicted

cannon doesn't seem that popular with kiters. maybe try manzanita?
i've done cannon on a south, its ridable; good even, but you would be pushed to rocks if you headed downwind (http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-9276.html).
honestly, if the swells big, be really careful. its nothing compared to 20-27 winds, which, actually sounds pleasant. I'd stay inside for sure.

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

Could be super epic - though I'm thinking more towards 11 on the 1 to 10 scale Laughing

Hey wasn't somebody pimpin Thursday at Windian's house

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Hazardous marine condition(s):
Small Craft Advisory

PZZ200-231030-
832 PM PDT WED OCT 22 2008

.SYNOPSIS FOR SOUTHERN WASHINGTON AND NORTHERN OREGON COAST...
HIGH PRES WILL REMAIN ANCHORED OVER THE PAC NW THROUGH THE
WEEKEND. A WEAK FRONT WILL DISSIPATE OVER THE COASTAL WATERS
LATE TONIGHT AND EARLY THU AS IT APPROACHES. ANOTHER WEAKENING
FRONT WILL ARRIVE LATE FRI.

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PZZ250-255-270-275-231030-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE SHOALWATER WA TO CASCADE HEAD OR OUT
20 NM-COASTAL WATERS FROM CASCADE HEAD TO FLORENCE OR OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM CAPE SHOALWATER WA TO CASCADE HEAD OR FROM 20 TO
60 NM-WATERS FROM CASCADE HEAD TO FLORENCE OR FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
832 PM PDT WED OCT 22 2008

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM
PDT THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING

TONIGHT
N WIND 10 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 15 KT. WIND WAVES 2 FT.
W SWELL 8 FT AT 12 SECONDS. AREAS OF DRIZZLE N AFTER MIDNIGHT.

THU
N WIND 15 TO 20 KT. WIND WAVES 2 FT. W SWELL 10 FT AT
13 SECONDS. AREAS OF DRIZZLE N IN THE MORNING.

THU NIGHT
N WIND 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS TO 20 KT. WIND WAVES
2 FT. W SWELL 10 FT AT 12 SECONDS.

FRI
NW WIND 5 TO 10 KT...RISING TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS TO 20 KT
IN THE AFTERNOON. WIND WAVES 1 FOOT...BUILDING TO 4 FT IN THE
AFTERNOON. W SWELL 9 FT.

FRI NIGHT
N WIND 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS TO 20 KT. WIND WAVES
4 FT...SUBSIDING TO 2 FT AFTER MIDNIGHT. W SWELL 9 FT. CHANCE
OF DRIZZLE N.

SAT
NE WIND 10 TO 15 KT. WIND WAVES 2 FT. NW SWELL 14 FT.

SAT NIGHT
N WIND 15 KT WITH GUSTS TO 20 KT. WIND WAVES 4 FT.
W SWELL 13 FT.

SUN
N WIND 15 TO 20 KT. WIND WAVES 5 FT. W SWELL 10 FT.

MON
N WIND 15 TO 20 KT. WIND WAVES 4 FT. NW SWELL 7 FT.

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Pete · Since 29 Oct 2007 844 Posts Opinionated

Something about 11 mph winds and 15 foot swell don't seem to add up to a leisurely ride. Rolling Eyes

mick · Since 21 Aug 2008 34 Posts

I have yet to try cannon beach, but the south end looks good. The mountains are close to the surf so I think that would cause so funky shhit. l usually do not go into the surf unless I am seeing 15 mph steady. I stay in the reform unless I see 20 mph plus. I do not know if that helps, good luck

kochease · Since 03 Jul 2008 760 Posts In Ft. Stevens, OR Opinionated

Here are 2 good links for Cannon Beach and Seaside reports and current conditions. Bookmark them, I use them for when I ride the coast.

http://magicseaweed.com/Cannon-Beach-Surf-Report/313/

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?site=pqr&smap=1&textField1=45.99333&textField2=-123.92139

I was thinking beach too. But probably Mazineta, well see...... Razz

jc · Since 25 Apr 2008 5 Posts New Member

Hey guys thanks for the heads up. I wasn't sure if those 15Ft seas meant all the way to shore or just offshore.

I will check out those local reports from cannon beach.

I've been itching to get out to the coast, guess to premature.

Thanks again for all the info. I will stay on the beach then Smile

NARDS · Since 07 Sep 2008 63 Posts Sunset Beach

Don't go there saturday. BIG SWELL. Unless your Pete cabrina or Laird Hamilton.