Jones

$ociopath · Since 28 Nov 2007 523 Posts Twilight Zone Addicted

Any predictions?

Nak · Sun Jun 07, 09 10:37 am

Just jumped to 13 and swung a bit more west... Both good signs. I'm thinking of heading there? The Gorge is supposed to have a big mid day lull according to Temira. Ikite doesn't think much of Jones today, but they don't seem to have that forecast wired. Last time I was there the gust factor was only showing 12, yet it was solid 11m wind.

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

You guys gonna do it? Cloud cover looks sketchy, but could be decent. Any on site reports?

$ociopath · Since 28 Nov 2007 523 Posts Twilight Zone Addicted

im heading out there in about a hour hope it goes Exclamation

Nak · Sun Jun 07, 09 11:06 am

Yeah, I think I'll try it. I'll leave Camas in 30-45 minutes, unless Stevenson jumps up in the meantime! Very Happy

I'll bring beer...

Nak · Sun Jun 07, 09 11:21 am

just dropped to 2 - 6... Shocked

$ociopath · Since 28 Nov 2007 523 Posts Twilight Zone Addicted

Longveiw and Astoria's weather seem to line up. Sailflow is predicting 9 west which should hopefully mean 14 Smile

I'll stop and grab some beer too Cool

leaving now can't do an on site though no internet Sad

Blue · Since 03 Jul 2007 469 Posts I used to be Obsessed

So, did you get any at Jones today?

$ociopath · Since 28 Nov 2007 523 Posts Twilight Zone Addicted

if by getting any you are referring to ice cold beers,boredom,and frustration absolutely Laughing

. i stopped by willow grove park on the way back to inspect looks O.K. it has warning signs about undertows and currents. previous post warned that boards may get lost due to the current. i was thinking that it cant be any worse than Rufus. heel straps or boots was my first thought on reading the post, but i guess that's not such a great idea. it just looks like there is a potential for an awful lot of butter there.

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

Willow Grove does have several butter spots that are sweet but the currents is a bitch!!! It is really strong Evil or Very Mad

There are undertows, someone dies there every summer. I hate that fuckin current!! Lost my brand new board to it last night!! If its blowing 10-15 ride when tide is coming in.
I was on my 16m and my new 138 best board last night and the current was taking my board faster than I could drag in the lighter wind. I wear a leash there but it snapped after my crash landing Sad

It may look a little gay but I have a GoJoe on my glide and it has been a total board saver for willow!!

Lots of ships, logs and people. be careful ridin there.........

rich · Since 30 Nov 2005 306 Posts portland Obsessed

i recall that the people at willow grove are pretty cracked out too.

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

F*** Willow. It has it out for me. I'm done with ridin there and your right Rich, there are some wak people

SpanishGirl · Since 27 Jun 2010 35 Posts

Jones today? any input? if I don't have ikite where else can the gradients be found?

Chooch · Thu Jul 08, 10 9:14 am

Keeping an eye on Jones as well.

You can find the gradients under the Wind Sensor Listing on the Forecast Page. Click on the Jones Beach sensor and you will find the Astoria to Kelso gradient.

http://nwwind.net/wind.php?region=9&sdate=2010-07-08

Jones sensor is already at 6-10 out of the NW. I have found the sensor reads light.....if it averages 10-12 then its solid 12m.

$ociopath · Since 28 Nov 2007 523 Posts Twilight Zone Addicted

Windonthewater.com has a pressure's view page.

Chooch · Thu Jul 08, 10 11:29 am

Jones just picked up. 10-14 avg 12mph. Should build through the afternoon with a solid .04 Gradient....temp difference between Astoria and Kelso is 16 degrees Alien

Gonna watch it for another hour or so and make the call.

Chooch · Thu Jul 08, 10 1:00 pm

Leaving PDX in 20min. Gradient is up to .09....Its gonna Nuke Twisted Evil