Anyone going to Jones today?

Dern · Since 11 Jul 2010 545 Posts Vancouver, WA Addicted

Anyone going to Jones?

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

Hit Jones yesterday and it was super fun!!! was short on time today so stayed to local spot.

I will be out there tommorrow too (Fri), its looking like another awsome windy day. 8m kite in the alley and butter smooth waters..
Come on out there tommorrow Darren. Leave work early or suddenly get the flu or something....

Blazeheliski · Since 30 Mar 2011 659 Posts Mosier Addicted

What time do you think its going to get going out there Nate? Decisions, decisions ........ nice sandy Jones beach or better chance of wind out at Rowena.......hmmmmm

JayDelViento · Since 20 Jun 2010 36 Posts White Salmon

I'll see if I can escape work early afternoon for my first Jones session of the year. I'm guessing no point in showing up before 2?

Drake · Since 25 May 2009 28 Posts Portland, OR

I'm leaving Portland in 20 if anyone wants to carpool. 503 720 5807

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

It's nice and windy now!! Wwooo hhoooo!!!

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

The is the 3rd day in a row with a 0.06 pressure gradient. Another awsome day. About time summer get here. I haven't had 3 days in a row of kiting since September.

Dern · Since 11 Jul 2010 545 Posts Vancouver, WA Addicted

Can't make it out there today Sad

but I went yesterday and it was very good. Was fine for 7-9m beach side.

And today...

differences 3hr pressure trend temperature pressure gradients

Astoria - Kelso
+9 +13 +10 +9 +7 +4
W 0.07 W 0.07 W 0.06 W 0.06 W 0.05 W 0.04

Wish it would carry on through the weekend.

Kiwi B · Since 26 May 2011 8 Posts Yelm, WA Kook

Guys what sensors/ wind/ pressure data are you using to predict when Jones will blow?

Blazeheliski · Since 30 Mar 2011 659 Posts Mosier Addicted

I use IKitesurf.com. It seems to work for me - but it is a pay service.

http://www.ikitesurf.com/

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

windonthewater.com

there jones sensor is useless but the pressure gradient graph is priceless.

Kiwi B · Since 26 May 2011 8 Posts Yelm, WA Kook

Thanks guys.. Is the pressure good at .03 and up? on windonthe water.
I did kite Jones late summer and love it but need some forecast tips.

K2 · Since 30 Apr 2009 274 Posts Hood River, OR Obsessed

yeah Nate, drop some knowledge on us about how to forecast Jones! I really want to go there a lot more this year. What wind direction is best for Jones? And what am I looking for when I am looking at the pressure gradients? Thanks dude!

Kiwi B · Since 26 May 2011 8 Posts Yelm, WA Kook

All I do know is last year I found that when there was calm cloudy/ foggy days up here in Puget sound area( when it should have been sunny- damit !) then Jones would blow in the late afternoon as long as the windflow was generally onshore at the coast. Like Nate said the Jones sensor on windonthewater gives screwed up data so dont rely on that. but what is forecast data for several days out or next day ect?

Dern · Since 11 Jul 2010 545 Posts Vancouver, WA Addicted

Wind prediction for Jones is fairly simple. Look for temperatures in Astoria being a good cut lower than in Kelso/Longview. Hot air in the Kelso/Longview area will rise up and cooler air from the ocean will blow in. A 10+ degree difference will usually create a .03-.04 in.H2O pressure difference - which is what you need for good Jones kiting. I defer to Nate for any further Jones details. The recipe for wind is the same for every location, though - Warmer air will rise up and cooler air will blow in. The greater the air temperature differences the faster the wind will blow toward the warmer area.

Kiwi B · Since 26 May 2011 8 Posts Yelm, WA Kook

Right on Mr Dern_ thanx

Wanna-Go · Since 14 Sep 2009 95 Posts Central, Wa

Is camping allowed at Jones?