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skideeppow
Since 26 Aug 2011
521 Posts
Addicted
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 Mon Feb 17, 14 9:39 am How Accurate is the wind forecast For La Ventana? |
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I am heading down on Wed and the forecast is for 0 wind. Found it on iwindsurf .com
Am i really going to get skunked down there? |
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Bear
Since 16 Feb 2013
33 Posts
Tacoma
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| Mon Feb 17, 14 10:03 am |
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| I just got back last night. I had wind 6 out of 7 days. It basically shut off on Saturday and many folks were leaving town for a few days. The forecast is probably reasonably accurate. |
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muthergoose
Since 14 Oct 2013
169 Posts
East Couve
Stoked
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| Mon Feb 17, 14 10:18 am |
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| seems like ikitesurf/windsurf isnt that accurate a few days out all the time. those thermals can turn on pretty quick down there. dont get to discouraged just yet |
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senorparker
Since 06 Aug 2009
20 Posts
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| Mon Feb 17, 14 10:25 am |
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| If ikitesurf/windsurf is predicting north wind, you can 'usually' add 5-8 knots on top of the forecast to account for the thermal boost. |
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Sauve
Since 19 Mar 2009
97 Posts
Hood River
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| Mon Feb 17, 14 10:28 am |
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my experience down there was that it always surprised us with more wind than the forecast. But if we were really without wind its a short drive to the pacific side to chase surf
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Freeride Kiter
Since 08 Jul 2011
702 Posts
El Sargento, B.C.S. Mexico
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| Mon Feb 17, 14 4:41 pm |
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Between WindAlert and Mikes forecast you will get as accurate as can be.
Take a moment to read mikes daily forecast and what makes the winds there and you will be set.
http://blog.weatherflow.com/human-forecast-news/
He lives right there above the hot springs in El Sargento just north of La Ventana.
Extended forecast: Weak wind Tuesday and Wednesday in the sub teens. Thursday slightly stronger wind but still southerly. Friday low teen wind.
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