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14' swells !!!!
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ready4paradise
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- Location: Napa, CA
Wishing everyone that is on island well!Monster surf still forecast for BVIs.
http://www.surfline.com/surfline/foreca ... unty=nwbvi
Would love to see some photos of the big breakers on the well known STJ northshore beaches when they work there way down there.
If the waves breaking on shore are as tall as you, folks not used to dealing with waves shouldnt even think of going in the water beyond knee height because of the rip tides etc that will be created. You can get knocked down and sucked out pretty easily. Several drownings every yr occur at Jeresy shore under conditions like this.
http://www.surfline.com/surfline/foreca ... unty=nwbvi
Would love to see some photos of the big breakers on the well known STJ northshore beaches when they work there way down there.
If the waves breaking on shore are as tall as you, folks not used to dealing with waves shouldnt even think of going in the water beyond knee height because of the rip tides etc that will be created. You can get knocked down and sucked out pretty easily. Several drownings every yr occur at Jeresy shore under conditions like this.
When we come to place where the sea and the sky collide
Throw me over the edge and let my spirit glide
Throw me over the edge and let my spirit glide
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Eric in NJ
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- Joined: Tue Aug 08, 2006 6:44 am
- Location: New Jersey
Things started kicking up yesterday after lunch. We were out with John Brandi and things were pretty calm heading to Sopers Hole and The Indians. When we started over to Norman Island caves the wind kicked in like a switch had been flipped.
Heading from Norman Island to JVD we decided to stop at Smugglers Cove on Tortola. When we turned out of the wind shadow at the Western point of Tortola all of a sudden the big waves started. They were probably 8'. We were getting tossed around pretty hard. John and I looked at each other and said "White Bay!" and he took us North across those big North/North East swells.
White Bay was perfect, if a little crowded. The people we were well spread out and the Soggy Dollar wasn't crowded.
On the ride back from Cruz Bay to Coral Bay we saw waves crashing on the North Shore Beaches.
Today? We are headed to Salt Pond or Little Lameshur after the girls finish their chores at Carolina Corral. I think my 16 year old is about ready to start leading rides.
Oh, and Lily's wifi came up today with a strong signal. We are back online. It's been a great holiday so far.
Cheers, RickG
Heading from Norman Island to JVD we decided to stop at Smugglers Cove on Tortola. When we turned out of the wind shadow at the Western point of Tortola all of a sudden the big waves started. They were probably 8'. We were getting tossed around pretty hard. John and I looked at each other and said "White Bay!" and he took us North across those big North/North East swells.
White Bay was perfect, if a little crowded. The people we were well spread out and the Soggy Dollar wasn't crowded.
On the ride back from Cruz Bay to Coral Bay we saw waves crashing on the North Shore Beaches.
Today? We are headed to Salt Pond or Little Lameshur after the girls finish their chores at Carolina Corral. I think my 16 year old is about ready to start leading rides.
Oh, and Lily's wifi came up today with a strong signal. We are back online. It's been a great holiday so far.
Cheers, RickG
Last edited by RickG on Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:02 am, edited 1 time in total.
S/V Echoes - Coral Bay - St. John, VI
New talk of 20'-24' swells tomorrow - it is spectacular to look at - stopped at all the overlooks today but forgot my camera 
Heard in town today, talk that the ferry maybe stopped tomorrow due to the size of the swells, but again not confirmed, so, if you are reading this and arriving tomorrow, or on STJ and leaving tomorrow, I would try to call the ferry company just to be sure. I would guess if they were to stop one it would be the CA ferry - again just heard "talk" of this nothing confirmed.
I'll try to take some pics tomorrow as it is due to peak then
Pia
Heard in town today, talk that the ferry maybe stopped tomorrow due to the size of the swells, but again not confirmed, so, if you are reading this and arriving tomorrow, or on STJ and leaving tomorrow, I would try to call the ferry company just to be sure. I would guess if they were to stop one it would be the CA ferry - again just heard "talk" of this nothing confirmed.
I'll try to take some pics tomorrow as it is due to peak then
Pia
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Marcia (Mrs. Pete)
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Statement as of 3:43 PM AST on March 19, 2008
... Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 12 PM AST Friday...
... High surf warning remains in effect until 12 PM AST Friday...
Long period swells of around 12 feet have reached the local
Atlantic coastlines and are producing breaking waves of between 15
to 25 feet. Buoy 41403... north of St Thomas... has been reporting
increasing long period swell heights of over 12 feet at 16
seconds for the last few hours. These swells are expected to
continue slowly rise... peaking overnight and into Thursday
morning at 15 feet. The potential exists for warnings to be
extended into the weekend... with a return to normal conditions not
expected until next week.
Coastal flooding has been reported at several locations along the
northern coast of Puerto Rico... including the San Juan
area... Loiza and beaches of Vega Baja. Coastal flooding will
continue occurring until at least Friday... with times of increased
danger aligning with the high tides.
This coastal flooding is the greatest non tropical cyclone related
swell event experienced in the local area since the perfect storm
of 1991. Residents and local interests should expect major beach
erosion... as well as structural damage to piers... boardwalks and
structures directly adjacent to the coastline. The greatest threat
for coastal flooding and major beach erosion will occur near times
of high tide this evening and tomorrow morning.
The times and heights of the high tide today for the following
locations are:
San Juan harbor: tonight at 7:34 PM at 1.2 feet and Thursday at
8:17 am at 1.3 feet
Magens Bay St thomas: tonight at 6:56 PM at 0.5 feet and Thursday at
8:07 am 0.8 feet.
Large breaking waves will generate strong and dangerous currents
within the surf zone... called rip currents. Rip current danger
associated with this event is at extreme levels. These narrow
outward flowing currents can carry people and animals away from
the coast line and out to sea. If you become caught in a rip
current... do not panic. Calmly... remain afloat... gather your
bearings relative to the beach... and swim parallel to the beach.
You will eventually leave the grip of this narrow current... and be
able to safely swim to shore.
Local beach goers... surfers and swimmers... stay out of the water
until these hazardous surf conditions subside. If you are on the
beach... be vigilant for large breaking waves surging upon the
shore... which can carry you or your loved ones into the ocean. You
should avoid being near the shore line and stay off of rock
formations.
Stay tuned for any additional statements or possible watches or
warnings from your National Weather Service forecast office in San
Juan.
A coastal Flood Warning means coastal flooding is occurring... is
imminent... or is expected to occur within the next 12 hours. People
in the warning area should take immediate action to protect life and
property. Listen to local radio... television... or NOAA Weather Radio
for further information.
A high surf warning means that breaking waves of over 20 feet are
imminent or are already occurring. Dangerous... battering waves will
pound the shoreline. This will result in very dangerous swimming
conditions... and deadly rip currents.
Everyone, be very careful.
... Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 12 PM AST Friday...
... High surf warning remains in effect until 12 PM AST Friday...
Long period swells of around 12 feet have reached the local
Atlantic coastlines and are producing breaking waves of between 15
to 25 feet. Buoy 41403... north of St Thomas... has been reporting
increasing long period swell heights of over 12 feet at 16
seconds for the last few hours. These swells are expected to
continue slowly rise... peaking overnight and into Thursday
morning at 15 feet. The potential exists for warnings to be
extended into the weekend... with a return to normal conditions not
expected until next week.
Coastal flooding has been reported at several locations along the
northern coast of Puerto Rico... including the San Juan
area... Loiza and beaches of Vega Baja. Coastal flooding will
continue occurring until at least Friday... with times of increased
danger aligning with the high tides.
This coastal flooding is the greatest non tropical cyclone related
swell event experienced in the local area since the perfect storm
of 1991. Residents and local interests should expect major beach
erosion... as well as structural damage to piers... boardwalks and
structures directly adjacent to the coastline. The greatest threat
for coastal flooding and major beach erosion will occur near times
of high tide this evening and tomorrow morning.
The times and heights of the high tide today for the following
locations are:
San Juan harbor: tonight at 7:34 PM at 1.2 feet and Thursday at
8:17 am at 1.3 feet
Magens Bay St thomas: tonight at 6:56 PM at 0.5 feet and Thursday at
8:07 am 0.8 feet.
Large breaking waves will generate strong and dangerous currents
within the surf zone... called rip currents. Rip current danger
associated with this event is at extreme levels. These narrow
outward flowing currents can carry people and animals away from
the coast line and out to sea. If you become caught in a rip
current... do not panic. Calmly... remain afloat... gather your
bearings relative to the beach... and swim parallel to the beach.
You will eventually leave the grip of this narrow current... and be
able to safely swim to shore.
Local beach goers... surfers and swimmers... stay out of the water
until these hazardous surf conditions subside. If you are on the
beach... be vigilant for large breaking waves surging upon the
shore... which can carry you or your loved ones into the ocean. You
should avoid being near the shore line and stay off of rock
formations.
Stay tuned for any additional statements or possible watches or
warnings from your National Weather Service forecast office in San
Juan.
A coastal Flood Warning means coastal flooding is occurring... is
imminent... or is expected to occur within the next 12 hours. People
in the warning area should take immediate action to protect life and
property. Listen to local radio... television... or NOAA Weather Radio
for further information.
A high surf warning means that breaking waves of over 20 feet are
imminent or are already occurring. Dangerous... battering waves will
pound the shoreline. This will result in very dangerous swimming
conditions... and deadly rip currents.
Everyone, be very careful.
Marcia (Mrs. Pete)
Missing St. John. As always.
Missing St. John. As always.