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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".
 
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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.

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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
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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.

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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.



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