The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : How windy is too windy https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Thu, 28 May 2026 13:38:34 +0000 Sat, 30 Apr 2016 22:10:18 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=36866 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[How windy is too windy : Got caught in 17 odd knot Offshore...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36866&PID=1634599&title=how-windy-is-too-windy#1634599 Author: Tango
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Posted: 30 Apr 2016 at 10:10pm

Got caught in 17 odd knot Offshore wind about 1 mile out at Papamoa yesterday on Kayak not fun coming in, had to head in sideways as the wind was tiring me out.
Will pay attention to the forecast as I didn't bother as it was calm in the morning but come 11:30 the the wind picked up and the whitecaps started showing.

Should of paid more attention to the other boats leaving early.

Watch that offshore wind, have a PH: in plastic or in the top of your wetsuit and, tether to your kayak if you get caught out as it was obvious to me that if you get rolled you are in serious trouble and no gaurantee's someone is going to save you.

Lesson learnt.



]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2016 22:10:18 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36866&PID=1634599&title=how-windy-is-too-windy#1634599 <![CDATA[How windy is too windy : http://www.seafriends.org.nz/oceano/beaufort.htmThe...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36866&PID=524144&title=how-windy-is-too-windy#524144 Author: Hairy Little Dwarf
Subject: 36866
Posted: 27 Jan 2009 at 3:31pm

http://www.seafriends.org.nz/oceano/beaufort.htm

The Beaufort has a good visual indicator of sea conditions vs wind speed.

Personally, I don't venture out (fishing) if its forcast to be more than 15kn as it ceases to be fun for me (although if it roughs up while I'm out there, I'll stay put and fish a bit longer)Thumbs%20Up.

However, for general faffing around in stroppy water and having a great workout of physical and mental agility - you can't beat a good 30kn wind within the confines of a bay with a safe runout!  Punching through chest slappers for an hour will give you a great nights (or afternoon Embarrassed) sleep, and you'll find your spatial wave balancing abilities will also improve - as will your self rescues.

]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:31:22 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36866&PID=524144&title=how-windy-is-too-windy#524144 <![CDATA[How windy is too windy : I agree with Dekay. The thing...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36866&PID=524133&title=how-windy-is-too-windy#524133 Author: piwikiwi
Subject: 36866
Posted: 27 Jan 2009 at 3:13pm

I agree with Dekay. The thing is how many of us carry an anemometer ? Not many I would say so we are guessing and going by what we have experienced in the past. What I found thru windsurfing is you will stand on the beach and swear its 20 knots + out there then an Aucklander would turn up with his anemometer Big%20smile and it would read 15 knots. 30 knots is real windy, I mean like wellington on an average day Wink]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:13:54 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36866&PID=524133&title=how-windy-is-too-windy#524133 <![CDATA[How windy is too windy : I find:20knts is too windy.15knts...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36866&PID=523973&title=how-windy-is-too-windy#523973 Author: DeKay
Subject: 36866
Posted: 27 Jan 2009 at 12:07pm

I find:

20knts is too windy.

15knts is doable. 10knts preferred.

1m of swell (swellmap) is doable

1.5m swell starts to get uncomfortable but it depends on the period.

damien


]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:07:55 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36866&PID=523973&title=how-windy-is-too-windy#523973 <![CDATA[How windy is too windy : Here is what the Met Service...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36866&PID=523869&title=how-windy-is-too-windy#523869 Author: Rainbow
Subject: 36866
Posted: 27 Jan 2009 at 10:28am

Here is what the Met Service has to say about wind speed"
 
"Wind Speed
Wind speed is described in multiples of 5 knots. A given wind speed implies a 10-knot range; for example, if the wind speed is forecast to be 15 knots, wind speeds between 10 and 20 knots should be expected.Wind gusts are about half as strong again as the mean speed; for example, if the wind speed is forecast to be 30 knots, gusts to 45 knots should be expected".
 
Rainbow
]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:28:59 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36866&PID=523869&title=how-windy-is-too-windy#523869 <![CDATA[How windy is too windy : I have been caught in a 30 knot...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36866&PID=522827&title=how-windy-is-too-windy#522827 Author: Wetwally
Subject: 36866
Posted: 25 Jan 2009 at 11:46am

I have been caught in a 30 knot wind gusting more never again scared the bajesus out of me.What scared me the most if you tip out and you are not teathered to yr yak yr history.I agree with Rainbow 15 knots is a good margin.
 
Welcome aboard
 
Wally
]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2009 11:46:14 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36866&PID=522827&title=how-windy-is-too-windy#522827 <![CDATA[How windy is too windy : DTL Since you are asking this...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36866&PID=522711&title=how-windy-is-too-windy#522711 Author: Rainbow
Subject: 36866
Posted: 24 Jan 2009 at 11:01pm

DTL   Since you are asking this question it is pretty certain that you have little or no experience in this game.    Therefore beware of all the brave talk of 30 (near 60km/h) or even 40 knots that some of this guys claim to be able to handle.    When the marine forecast talks of 30 knots this is the base line wind speed.   It will at times be gusting to 40+ knots .    At that wind speed you will have huge breaking waves up your arse or in your face.    In either case you are goner no matter what kayak model you paddle.    Make 15 knots your safe limit which gives you a bit of a safety margin as you can never totally rely on the forecast.
 
Rainbow
 
]]> Sat, 24 Jan 2009 23:01:04 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36866&PID=522711&title=how-windy-is-too-windy#522711 <![CDATA[How windy is too windy : My personal experience says that...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36866&PID=521569&title=how-windy-is-too-windy#521569 Author: JB
Subject: 36866
Posted: 22 Jan 2009 at 4:24pm

My personal experience says that in auckland you should always be able to find a spot out of the wind and ususally a hook up or 2 where you less expect it. I find swell easy to handle but chop a real b'arch. Chop is generally driven by the lenght of water wind has to drive it up and wind speed. An offshore 15knot is likely to leave very little chop close to shore but can have serious consiqences if you fall off (i.e blown out to shore).

I've only been scared once on a kayak and it was off matai bay when a 25- 30knot squal hit blowing off shore. 2k's off shore it was only a short steap chop but if we made an error the next stop was chile...  So the moral of the story is an onshore wind over 15not has a big chop that mean I probably won't go out whilst a 15knot off shore is OK but the squall that's on top of it is the one that's big trouble. So watch out for the off shore in my eye's, its that one that could bite you...]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:24:00 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36866&PID=521569&title=how-windy-is-too-windy#521569 <![CDATA[How windy is too windy : on waiheke i&#039;ll go out in...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36866&PID=520421&title=how-windy-is-too-windy#520421 Author: LEVCAT
Subject: 36866
Posted: 20 Jan 2009 at 9:12pm

on waiheke i'll go out in anything...

have been out in 30knots and torrential rain before and all good i got 4 snapper so i was pleased...
of course because it's waiheke i have the advantage an island which i can find shelter anywhere.

still it is a pain fishing in this weather, and when ever i go out i make sure that i stick close to land, dress appropriately and only go out for short periods of time....

if i'm ever out fishing deeper water and the wind is due to pick up i always make sure that it is behind me when i am coming home... sometimes i will just paddle into the wind until i am buggered and do one huge long drift back into where i launched from and then maby repeat it one more time.]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:12:06 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36866&PID=520421&title=how-windy-is-too-windy#520421 <![CDATA[How windy is too windy : I agree with Insalt. I know I...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36866&PID=520410&title=how-windy-is-too-windy#520410 Author: piwikiwi
Subject: 36866
Posted: 20 Jan 2009 at 8:53pm

I agree with Insalt. I know I can get planing on my windsurfer in 12knots and this is about when it starts feeling uncomfortable in the yak. Im not saying you cant paddle or you are in great danger but fishing isnt much fun after that.]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:53:35 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36866&PID=520410&title=how-windy-is-too-windy#520410