Who got caught by wrong weather forecast?

[Scalem]

Judging from the hundreds of boats launching at ramps at the Goldy, the waterways down there were set for a very busy day. There was also some kinda event being held at seaworld nara ramp which meant more boaties trying to launch than I have ever seen B4. Also heaps opf charter boats loading up with passengers.... Everyone, including Tim D and I had an ordinary fish, wind blew much harder from the SE than what was predicted, it was simply one of the worste days I have experienced in offshore waters. Swell ( Tim and I called an occasional one coming through a Tsunami) and slop made things.... But we're tough!! Turned for home after a couple of hours of bashing the Yalta around through countless potholes.

Anyone else find the same?

Scalem

[Captain Seaweed]

yep we aere at Pin and surprised at the wind.

[outwide1]

The forecasters got it really wrong this weekend,its meant to be 8kts at double island and is blowing 15+.Cape morten was meant to be 10-15 and blew 25kts at some stages yesterday.
My plans were canned last night as i could see it was way off.This year has been shit for weather and hope we get a good run of weather soon.

[robothefisho]

Yep add me to the list, I wasn't happy about it. Talk about wrong.

[Prowl n Wolf]

same here, went out to caloundra 5 mile was all well till around 10-11 0'clock wind blew alot harder than forecast. made for a bumpy ride home through the bay back to beachmere.

[smclaren]

Yep ! Same here. Crappy/Sloppy conditions off Mooloolaba. Was meant to be pretty good ... not so !

I have a theory that Seabreeze is not taking into account the localised effects of storm cells on the wind.

My guess is that they predict wind based on wider/larger weather patterns ... but forget about what small storm/cloud events have on a local basis.

But what do I know ? (... as much as Seabreeze as it turns out ... )

[backlash08]

same as last weekend as well, caught out both times, last weekend of m/bha, this weekend off Moreton

[PinHead]

well..I started work at 4.30 am today..what wind? At least you got out for a fish.

[Feral]

Yeah, got caught yesterday, took the yak out to a spot that needs low wind to fish comfortable, was a bugger of a day, slugging against and across the wind continually. Barely time for one or two casts before having to move position.

[Marlin_Mike]

Wind gusts can be 40 percent stronger than the averages given here, and maximum
waves may be up to twice the height


The above is on every forecast, why be surprised if it blows harder or has bigger swell/waves??????????????????

Why blame the weather man?????????????????

[rosco1974]

yep me too, got caught off moreton,had a storm come right over us at the northern 29's, blew and pissed down

[alleycat]

Yep i got caught in the passsage, couldnt drift for wind, nothing like was forecast.

[grammel]

Yep fished several marks at the 24s from 6.30am to mid day for very little(i mean zero) in unpleasent conditions.But a day on the water is always good.I didnt think the swell was too bad but the wind felt 15 plus and seemed to make a short sharp chop.

[DAZMC1]

I dont even look at the forecast anymore because when they do get it sort of right they,re a day off.

[TREVELLY]

Last weekend was a surprise forecast 9knots dropping to 2knots but we got 9 knots (10 to 15offshore) then suddenly a 20 to 25knots Easterly on top of the 2.5m swell - not what I was expecting - it is nice to have a boat that only makes it uncomfortable not unsafe.