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Mr. NiceGuy · 04-10-2016, 12:42 PM

Do tides, slack or otherwise, make a difference out by the kelp beds in La Jolla?

Maybe I should ask my question this way: what difference does it make?

In the bays, yes, because it's probably the main source of water movement. And water volume in the South Bay.

Out in the ocean, it seems like there is a lot more variation of direction and source of currents. When I see water slicks, I tend to stay out of the dead zone in the middle, unless I'm just passing through to another location. Still trying to get a feeling for the relevance of thermoclines too.

I know sometimes I have lots of floating kelp to go around, other times my route is more over the top. Not sure if that has to do with tides or the time of they year when kelp growth is more prolific.

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And while we are on the subject of trying to guess good days and bad days in LJ, what are your opinions about the day after it rains? --- better, worse or not a factor worth considering?

04-10-2016, 12:42 PM	#2
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 838	Do tides, slack or otherwise, make a difference out by the kelp beds in La Jolla? Maybe I should ask my question this way: what difference does it make? In the bays, yes, because it's probably the main source of water movement. And water volume in the South Bay. Out in the ocean, it seems like there is a lot more variation of direction and source of currents. When I see water slicks, I tend to stay out of the dead zone in the middle, unless I'm just passing through to another location. Still trying to get a feeling for the relevance of thermoclines too. I know sometimes I have lots of floating kelp to go around, other times my route is more over the top. Not sure if that has to do with tides or the time of they year when kelp growth is more prolific. ---- And while we are on the subject of trying to guess good days and bad days in LJ, what are your opinions about the day after it rains? --- better, worse or not a factor worth considering? __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 04-10-2016 at 12:58 PM.