PC on 8/13

I dunno man...if it's going to be your first time on the salt, I'd wait for a better day. Rest assured, there will be many more days this summer where there is no threat of a south wind and the swell will be smaller. The trouble with a bigger swell at PC and surf launches in general is that even if you get out, coming back in without yardsale-ing could be tricky. Aim for a day where it's like 3 @ 10 seconds or something, and it'll be far less stressful.

Unless you're really just looking to ride some waves and aren't concerned about wiping out and losing gear/fish  .

Not that Clayman was referring to me , but he is 100% correct. Yard Sale on a MUCH better day. First time out, I would wait. I am going up the Nehalem and am staying right across from the beach in PC

Not that Clayman was referring to me

lol, not you specifically Bob...though I did read your recent PC report  . There must be a trove of gear buried under that sand over the years of yard sales!

Saturday, 8/14 is looking not too bad on MSW. anyone thinking of going out (going to be a total mess once the masses get out there to escape the valley heat)

Sunday better? Looking at msw.

I'll probably go Monday myself.
Should be less people.

Yes. So far Monday seems like the best option. A little more wind, a lot fewer pedestrians.

If conditions hold or improve, Lawyer Bob n I will be crabbing n fishing Mon.
Likely launch around Sunrise.
Anyone else is welcome to join!

If you see an old man in Cobra Fish n Dive, it's me.

Requested monday off to hopfully head out. I will probably get there a bit before 630 or so.  Blue Compass.  I have never driven on the beach and a bit hesitant to with my car so will probably park up top and lug my yak down.   What radio channel?

I am contemplating on going Saturday. Anybody else planning on it? According to the forecast the wind it going to be changing directions a lot but is seems mellow for the rest of the day. Any thoughts?

I am contemplating on going Saturday. Anybody else planning on it? According to the forecast the wind it going to be changing directions a lot but is seems mellow for the rest of the day. Any thoughts?

Curious what others think. I look for under 4’ primary and secondary at 10+ seconds each, winds under 10mph, preferably not from south, small tidal change.
For Saturday MS says 3.5’ and Windfinder says 5’. That said, it might be sporty but it’s doable imo.

Just got vhf radio...still in package. Plan to have it on Monday. Channel 69 good for kayakers checking in, correct?

I may or may not drive on the beach.
Half the time I do well, the other half, I get stuck.
Yup, channel 69!

yeah I am worried about getting stuck/also just dont really feel like sand in the axles is that great given its  a subaru and they love to chew through  CV boots...

If u guys see my Toyota truck, black canopy roll in while you're schlepping gear, flag me down, put some gear in my truck.