Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:23 pm
we were with flyaway today and he mentioned 15" swells- said to drive by the beaches to see them- we are heading to St thomas t see friends- tomorrow
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Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:03 pm
It sure made for great body surfing at Cinnamon this afternoon! We were out in a dinghy this morning and early afternoon when it started to roll. It was great fun, but I'm glad I'm comfortable driving a boat! Dont' know how it will affect our Lion in da Sun charter on Thursday, though!
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:26 pm
Sure hope things calm down. We are coming in on Saturday, can't even think what it would be like to have flooding on St. John 
Wishing everyone that is on island well!
Wishing everyone that is on island well!Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:17 am
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.
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:24 am
Yeah, I lived in Sea Bright for a spell and used to love walking the beach when the big storms were coming. I never got near the water though but loved the might of those waves hitting the shore.
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:51 am
Anybody able to predict what immediate effect this will have on the beaches for next week? Erosion, etc.
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:31 am
Hope someone gets some pics and posts them. I remember in Turks and Caicos when we were there one day they were coming in at about six ft. Had a blast body surfin until a big one picked me up and threw me head first into the sand, darn near knocked me out. Lesson learned respect the ocean.
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:42 am
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
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:49 am
Just curious, do the high seas prevent the ferry from running?
We used to travel to Block Island several times a year and often were at the mercy of the swells as the ferries (which were quite large) didn't run at times.
We used to travel to Block Island several times a year and often were at the mercy of the swells as the ferries (which were quite large) didn't run at times.
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:50 am
Have a great time the house is fine.
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:07 pm
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
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:19 pm
Stay safe and be smart to all of you on or near St. John...to all of you arriving, just remember that no matter what, you are not at home! Enjoy the sun, the food, the libations, the pool, the people, the peace and most importantly each other!
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:21 pm
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.
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:28 pm
Hurricane Hole sure is crowded right now.Check out the webcam.
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:52 pm
Can you post a webcam link, please?