February East Winds

Blazeheliski · Since 30 Mar 2011 659 Posts Mosier Addicted

Looks like we have sunny skies and strong east winds the next couple of days. Last week I hit the ponds at Clatsop spit and that was pretty good, but the 2 hour drive from Portland kinda sucks. Rooster would be nice, but I do not see anymore beach on the cams. Does anyone know if there are any good places to setup and launch right now around Rooster? Is the mouth of the Sandy accessable this time of year? Anyone going out the next few days?

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

looks like you can find some dry land at Rooster (dropped from last week - it was nearing the tops of the poles in the pier)

http://www.pdxgreen.com/RoosterCam.aspx

kt · Since 16 Mar 2005 763 Posts Portland, Or Opinionated

I will be tryring on Saturday afternoon if all goes well. Looks to drop by then but, probably still could make it work.

Rooster or Stevenson, whichever works.

kt

Cannon · Since 13 Sep 2010 73 Posts

Planning a Saturday trip to Rooster if anyone else wants to give it a go. Will do my best to stay out of the water though, Shocked

No, I don't snowboard or downhill ski.

Youkai · Since 08 Feb 2010 553 Posts Beaverton Addicted

Anyone gonna be there Saturday? If so do you have an idea of what time? I would like to get a session in then. Would love to meet some people there.

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

Ponds, rooster, Stevenson, wherever is good I will go. My fav is ponds and it's warmer water.

Cannon · Since 13 Sep 2010 73 Posts

Should be there about 10am.

Youkai · Since 08 Feb 2010 553 Posts Beaverton Addicted

DrewB · Since 16 Aug 2006 384 Posts PDX Obsessed

Loneski · Since 18 Dec 2010 103 Posts Washington Stoked

I want in! Anyone know the difference in water temps between the ponds and rooster?

Justsmile · Since 20 Jul 2009 1530 Posts Not Portland XTreme Poster

bonneville = 38 bone chillin degrees

the ponds felt like at least 50 last time. super shallow

quite a difference to my feet

kiterbiker · Since 12 Jun 2010 65 Posts

I am thinking about checking out Rooster tomorrow(friday) morning. I am open to other spots(Ponds, Stevenson) too if anyone is thinking of giving it a go, but with the high water I dont really want to try to self launch in a slightly sketchy situation as the water level might be limiting options. PM me if you want to meet up somewhere. That water is cold, kiting buddies are good this time of year in case things go bad out there....Seems like people are talking more Saturday, but I work weekends Sad

dancingwind · Since 18 Jul 2007 321 Posts Obsessed

Ryan · Since 14 Jul 2005 537 Posts Oregon Addicted

Im going to try and hit the ponds. Warmer water and air temps will equal a longer session.

kt · Since 16 Mar 2005 763 Posts Portland, Or Opinionated

From the cam this morning, Rooster looks to have some sand. However, it's blown 30 - 45 at Multnomah Falls according to WOTW. If it's doing that again tomorrow, I'm not too interested. If the wind comes down, I will be there in the afternoon.

kt

Youkai · Since 08 Feb 2010 553 Posts Beaverton Addicted

Corey and I are going to head to Ponds tomorrow. Hopefully the wind and water will be decent there. Getting there around noon. Hope to see some of you there as well.

Wish me luck on not getting another concussion!

Justsmile · Since 20 Jul 2009 1530 Posts Not Portland XTreme Poster

Sa 4 Low 3:48 AM 3.9 7:35 AM Set 5:12 AM 82
4 High 9:36 AM 8.3 5:25 PM Rise 2:21 PM
4 Low 5:00 PM 0.2
4 High 11:18 PM 7.0

Su 5 Low 4:42 AM 3.6 7:34 AM Set 5:54 AM 89
5 High 10:26 AM 8.5 5:26 PM Rise 3:27 PM
5 Low 5:41 PM -0.2
5 High 11:59 PM 7.4

Tides are not looking good the next couple of days unless you are their for dawn patrol 8 foot exchange means showing up at noon will not have much water in the pond. you will have to sail out off the point unless you want a 20' swath of water for all to kite on. In reality you might have an hour or two at most with some water in the pond but you will be going on the outgoing tide. Hope it is good!! Thinking I might go sun as high tide is later but still a big exchange.