Dorymen's Launching Assistance

09/25/2026

A great read about a great time this summer.

On Saturday between teaching courses on the McKenzie River we drove to Pacific City on the coast for Dory Days. They have a wonderful tradition of beach lauching and landing in specialized dories. Beach launching in high-prowed, flat-bottomed boats is the only way to get out to the good fishing by H...

09/20/2026

Sunday September 20th 2026
🌄 Good morning Cape Kiawanda🌄
Starting off the morning: Overcast and a little hazy

Caution: captains the ocean can be a cruel mistress Always be prepared for ocean conditions to change rapidly and unpredictably at any time of the year.

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*SEVERE WARNINGS*
⚠️⚠️⚠️ We are moving into early Fall and the fishing season is still slowly winding down. Captains are always encouraged to come look at beach conditions and surf conditions before making a decision on whether to launch or not. ⚠️⚠️⚠️

Sand conditions: ⛱
Sand conditions are always changing what looks like a sturdy sandbar can quickly become quicksand. ⚠️Captains are requested to pull their launch rig and trailer as far up the beach as possible and straight while parking to make way for others to park and a second row if needed⚠️. Captains are also reminded that a running beach rig can and will sink in wet sand in a matter of minutes if not seconds.

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*OCEAN CONDITIONS*
🌊Ocean conditions are as follows starting the morning Southwest swell 1 to 2 ft at 18 seconds changing over to a North Northwest swell 2 to 3 ft at 5 seconds with a predicted 1ft to 2ft shore break at Low tide and a additional 2ft break on the Sandbar and middle grounds at both high and low ebb tides. Winds starting off the morning North Northeast 5 to 10 knots with gusts of up to 15 knots first thing in the morning. This afternoon wind North 10 to 15 knots with gusts of 20 knots by late afternoon. Evening winds North 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 25 knots in some areas 🌊

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*TIDES*
The morning LOW tide will be at 03:06 AM @ 1.00 ft
The morning HIGH tide will be at 10:09 AM @ 5.40 ft
The afternoon LOW tide will be at 3:00 PM @ 3.60 ft
The evening HIGH tide will be at 8:21 PM @ 6.30 ft


First Light 06:32 AM Sunrise 07:01 AM
Sunset 7:19 PM Last Light 7:48 PM

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*CAUTIONS*
⚠️ CAUTION is still recommended even as we head into the Fall months. Pedestrians will still be on the beach on the weekends. As always keep a lookout for inexperienced surfers. Conditions are always hazardous to those inexperienced.⚠️

🚧 HUNGRY HARBOR ROAD. All of the concrete tiles have been placed and the soapstone has been put down for the season. Access should be less difficult with the exception of high tide. Captains are always encouraged to observe the ramp before making any attempt. 🚧

Rock conditions on the beach:
⚠️⚠️ CAUTION!!!⚠️⚠️
🪨🪨 There are STILL multiple observations of Rock sightings from the North sign post and South about 150 ft as well as a strip of small rocks at the high water line. Captains are encouraged to check the beach at all tides. As always stay vigilant and plan to change course if needed.🪨🪨

*LIABILITY*
⚓️Captain's are reminded they are solely responsible for the safety of their crew and vessel at all times. Captains are also encouraged to have themselves and passengers wear flotation devices ( Life Jackets, Float Coats, Inflatable PFD ) while navigating the surf during launch and landings. As weather conditions can and do change rapidly at any time of year with little to no warning SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT.⚓️

*RESPECT AND LOVE*
❤️As always captains stay safe and good luck crabbing🦀, fishing🎣 ❤️

09/12/2026

Saturday September 12th 2026
🌄 Good morning Cape Kiawanda🌄
Starting off the morning: ATTENTION CAPTAINS
Cape Falcon to Humbug Mt. sport salmon closes to coho retention 11:59 PM TODAY Sept. 12, 2026.

Caution: captains the ocean can be a cruel mistress Always be prepared for ocean conditions to change rapidly and unpredictably at any time of the year.

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*SEVERE WARNINGS*
⚠️⚠️⚠️ We are moving into early Fall and the fishing season is still slowly winding down. Captains are always encouraged to come look at beach conditions and surf conditions before making a decision on whether to launch or not. ⚠️⚠️⚠️

Sand conditions: ⛱
Sand conditions are always changing what looks like a sturdy sandbar can quickly become quicksand. ⚠️Captains are requested to pull their launch rig and trailer as far up the beach as possible and straight while parking to make way for others to park and a second row if needed⚠️. Captains are also reminded that a running beach rig can and will sink in wet sand in a matter of minutes if not seconds.

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*OCEAN CONDITIONS*
🌊Ocean conditions are as follows starting the morning Northwest swell 3 to 4 ft at 10 seconds changing over to a North Northwest swell 2 to 4 ft at 9 seconds with a predicted 3ft to 4ft shore break at Low tide and a additional 3ft break on the Sandbar and middle grounds at both high and low ebb tides. Winds starting off the morning South Southeast 5 to 10 knots with gusts of up to 15 knots first thing in the morning. This afternoon wind South Southwest 10 to 15 knots with gusts of 20 knots by late afternoon. Evening winds South 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 25 knots in some areas 🌊

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*TIDES*
The morning HIGH tide will be at 01:39 AM @ 7.70 ft
The morning LOW tide will be at 08:06 AM @ 0.50 ft
The afternoon HIGH tide will be at 2:02 PM @ 7.90 ft
The evening LOW tide will be at 8:36 PM @ 0.40 ft


First Light 06:22 AM Sunrise 06:52 AM
Sunset 7:34 PM Last Light 8:04 PM

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*CAUTIONS*
⚠️ CAUTION is still recommended even as we head into the Fall months. Pedestrians will still be on the beach on the weekends. As always keep a lookout for inexperienced surfers. Conditions are always hazardous to those inexperienced.⚠️

🚧 HUNGRY HARBOR ROAD. All of the concrete tiles have been placed and the soapstone has been put down for the season. Access should be less difficult with the exception of high tide. Captains are always encouraged to observe the ramp before making any attempt. 🚧

Rock conditions on the beach:
⚠️⚠️ CAUTION!!!⚠️⚠️
🪨🪨 There are STILL multiple observations of Rock sightings from the North sign post and South about 150 ft as well as a strip of small rocks at the high water line. Captains are encouraged to check the beach at all tides. As always stay vigilant and plan to change course if needed.🪨🪨

*LIABILITY*
⚓️Captain's are reminded they are solely responsible for the safety of their crew and vessel at all times. Captains are also encouraged to have themselves and passengers wear flotation devices ( Life Jackets, Float Coats, Inflatable PFD ) while navigating the surf during launch and landings. As weather conditions can and do change rapidly at any time of year with little to no warning SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT.⚓️

*RESPECT AND LOVE*
❤️As always captains stay safe and good luck crabbing🦀, fishing🎣 ❤️

09/11/2026

Friday September 11th 2026
🌄 Good morning Cape Kiawanda🌄
Starting off the morning: ATTENTION CAPTAINS
Cape Falcon to Humbug Mt. sport salmon closes to coho retention 11:59 PM Saturday Sept. 12, 2026.

Caution: captains the ocean can be a cruel mistress Always be prepared for ocean conditions to change rapidly and unpredictably at any time of the year.

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*SEVERE WARNINGS*
⚠️⚠️⚠️ We are moving into early Fall and the fishing season is still slowly winding down. Captains are always encouraged to come look at beach conditions and surf conditions before making a decision on whether to launch or not. ⚠️⚠️⚠️

Sand conditions: ⛱
Sand conditions are always changing what looks like a sturdy sandbar can quickly become quicksand. ⚠️Captains are requested to pull their launch rig and trailer as far up the beach as possible and straight while parking to make way for others to park and a second row if needed⚠️. Captains are also reminded that a running beach rig can and will sink in wet sand in a matter of minutes if not seconds.

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*OCEAN CONDITIONS*
🌊Ocean conditions are as follows starting the morning Northwest swell 3 to 5 ft at 9 seconds changing over to a North Northwest swell 4 to 5 ft at 10 seconds with a predicted 3ft to 5ft shore break at Low tide and a additional 4ft break on the Sandbar and middle grounds at both high and low ebb tides. Winds starting off the morning Northeast 5 to 10 knots with gusts of up to 15 knots first thing in the morning. This afternoon wind North 5 to 10 knots with gusts of 15 knots by late afternoon. Evening winds North 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 knots in some areas 🌊

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*TIDES*
The morning HIGH tide will be at 12:51 AM @ 8.0 ft
The morning LOW tide will be at 07:30 AM @ -0.00 ft
The afternoon HIGH tide will be at 1:31 PM @ 7.80 ft
The evening LOW tide will be at 7:52 PM @ 0.70 ft


First Light 06:21 AM Sunrise 06:51 AM
Sunset 7:36 PM Last Light 8:06 PM

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*CAUTIONS*
⚠️ CAUTION is still recommended even as we head into the Fall months. Pedestrians will still be on the beach on the weekends. As always keep a lookout for inexperienced surfers. Conditions are always hazardous to those inexperienced.⚠️

🚧 HUNGRY HARBOR ROAD. All of the concrete tiles have been placed and the soapstone has been put down for the season. Access should be less difficult with the exception of high tide. Captains are always encouraged to observe the ramp before making any attempt. 🚧

Rock conditions on the beach:
⚠️⚠️ CAUTION!!!⚠️⚠️
🪨🪨 There are STILL multiple observations of Rock sightings from the North sign post and South about 150 ft as well as a strip of small rocks at the high water line. Captains are encouraged to check the beach at all tides. As always stay vigilant and plan to change course if needed.🪨🪨

*LIABILITY*
⚓️Captain's are reminded they are solely responsible for the safety of their crew and vessel at all times. Captains are also encouraged to have themselves and passengers wear flotation devices ( Life Jackets, Float Coats, Inflatable PFD ) while navigating the surf during launch and landings. As weather conditions can and do change rapidly at any time of year with little to no warning SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT.⚓️

*RESPECT AND LOVE*
❤️As always captains stay safe and good luck crabbing🦀, fishing🎣 ❤️

09/10/2026

Thursday September 10th 2026
🌄 Good morning Cape Kiawanda🌄
Starting off the morning: foggy and overcast this morning with heavy winds already coming out of the North

Caution: captains the ocean can be a cruel mistress Always be prepared for ocean conditions to change rapidly and unpredictably at any time of the year.

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*SEVERE WARNINGS*
⚠️⚠️⚠️ We are moving into early Fall and the fishing season is still in full swing captains. Captains are always encouraged to come look at beach conditions and surf conditions before making a decision on whether to launch or not. ⚠️⚠️⚠️

Sand conditions: ⛱
Sand conditions are always changing what looks like a sturdy sandbar can quickly become quicksand. ⚠️Captains are requested to pull their launch rig and trailer as far up the beach as possible and straight while parking to make way for others to park and a second row if needed⚠️. Captains are also reminded that a running beach rig can and will sink in wet sand in a matter of minutes if not seconds.

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*OCEAN CONDITIONS*
🌊Ocean conditions are as follows starting the morning West Northwest swell 2 to 4 ft at 12 seconds changing over to a West Northwest swell 2 to 4 ft at 10 seconds with a predicted 2ft to 4ft shore break at Low tide and a additional 3ft break on the Sandbar and middle grounds at both high and low ebb tides. Winds starting off the morning North 10 to 15 knots with gusts of up to 20 knots first thing in the morning. This afternoon wind North Northwest 10 to 15 knots with gusts of 20 knots by late afternoon. Evening winds North 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 25 knots in some areas 🌊

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*TIDES*
The morning HIGH tide will be at 12:00 AM @ 8.1 ft
The morning LOW tide will be at 06:53 AM @ -0.30 ft
The afternoon HIGH tide will be at 12:58 PM @ 7.50 ft
The evening LOW tide will be at 7:07 PM @ 1.20 ft


First Light 06:20 AM Sunrise 06:49 AM
Sunset 7:38 PM Last Light 8:08 PM

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*CAUTIONS*
⚠️ CAUTION is still recommended even as we head out of the Summer months. Pedestrians will still be on the beach on the weekends. As always keep a lookout for inexperienced surfers. Conditions are always hazardous to those inexperienced.⚠️

🚧 HUNGRY HARBOR ROAD. All of the concrete tiles have been placed and the soapstone has been put down for the season. Access should be less difficult with the exception of high tide. Captains are always encouraged to observe the ramp before making any attempt. 🚧

Rock conditions on the beach:
⚠️⚠️ CAUTION!!!⚠️⚠️
🪨🪨 There are STILL multiple observations of Rock sightings from the North sign post and South about 150 ft as well as a strip of small rocks at the high water line. Captains are encouraged to check the beach at all tides. As always stay vigilant and plan to change course if needed.🪨🪨

*LIABILITY*
⚓️Captain's are reminded they are solely responsible for the safety of their crew and vessel at all times. Captains are also encouraged to have themselves and passengers wear flotation devices ( Life Jackets, Float Coats, Inflatable PFD ) while navigating the surf during launch and landings. As weather conditions can and do change rapidly at any time of year with little to no warning SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT.⚓️

*RESPECT AND LOVE*
❤️As always captains stay safe and good luck crabbing🦀, fishing🎣 ❤️

09/09/2026

Wednesday September 9th 2026
🌄 Good morning Cape Kiawanda🌄
Starting off the morning: another repeat beautiful morning. Caution of the minus low tide at 6:00 this morning.

Caution: captains the ocean can be a cruel mistress Always be prepared for ocean conditions to change rapidly and unpredictably at any time of the year.

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*SEVERE WARNINGS*
⚠️⚠️⚠️ We are moving into early Fall and the fishing season is still in full swing captains. Captains are always encouraged to come look at beach conditions and surf conditions before making a decision on whether to launch or not. ⚠️⚠️⚠️

Sand conditions: ⛱
Sand conditions are always changing what looks like a sturdy sandbar can quickly become quicksand. ⚠️Captains are requested to pull their launch rig and trailer as far up the beach as possible and straight while parking to make way for others to park and a second row if needed⚠️. Captains are also reminded that a running beach rig can and will sink in wet sand in a matter of minutes if not seconds.

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*OCEAN CONDITIONS*
🌊Ocean conditions are as follows starting the morning Northwest swell 2 to 4 ft at 6 seconds changing over to a West Northwest swell 2 to 4 ft at 13 seconds with a predicted 2ft to 4ft shore break at Low tide and a additional 3ft break on the Sandbar and middle grounds at both high and low ebb tides. Winds starting off the morning East Northeast 0 to 5 knots with gusts of up to 10 knots first thing in the morning. This afternoon wind North Northwest 5 to 10 knots with gusts of 15 knots by late afternoon. Evening winds North 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 knots in some areas 🌊

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*TIDES*
The morning LOW tide will be at 06:12 AM @ -0.50 ft
The afternoon HIGH tide will be at 12:25 PM @ 7.00 ft
The evening LOW tide will be at 6:18 PM @ 1.70 ft


First Light 06:18 AM Sunrise 06:48 AM
Sunset 7:40 PM Last Light 8:10 PM

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*CAUTIONS*
⚠️ CAUTION is still recommended even as we head out of the Summer months. Pedestrians will still be on the beach on the weekends. As always keep a lookout for inexperienced surfers. Conditions are always hazardous to those inexperienced.⚠️

🚧 HUNGRY HARBOR ROAD. All of the concrete tiles have been placed and the soapstone has been put down for the season. Access should be less difficult with the exception of high tide. Captains are always encouraged to observe the ramp before making any attempt. 🚧

Rock conditions on the beach:
⚠️⚠️ CAUTION!!!⚠️⚠️
🪨🪨 There are STILL multiple observations of Rock sightings from the North sign post and South about 150 ft as well as a strip of small rocks at the high water line. Captains are encouraged to check the beach at all tides. As always stay vigilant and plan to change course if needed.🪨🪨

*LIABILITY*
⚓️Captain's are reminded they are solely responsible for the safety of their crew and vessel at all times. Captains are also encouraged to have themselves and passengers wear flotation devices ( Life Jackets, Float Coats, Inflatable PFD ) while navigating the surf during launch and landings. As weather conditions can and do change rapidly at any time of year with little to no warning SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT.⚓️

*RESPECT AND LOVE*
❤️As always captains stay safe and good luck crabbing🦀, fishing🎣 ❤️

09/08/2026

Tuesday September 8th 2026
🌄 Good morning Cape Kiawanda🌄
Starting off the morning: clear skies and the occasional snappy surf with the low tide

Caution: captains the ocean can be a cruel mistress Always be prepared for ocean conditions to change rapidly and unpredictably at any time of the year.

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*SEVERE WARNINGS*
⚠️⚠️⚠️ We are into Late Summer and the fishing season is if full swing captains. Captains are always encouraged to come look at beach conditions and surf conditions before making a decision on whether to launch or not. ⚠️⚠️⚠️

Sand conditions: ⛱
Sand conditions are always changing what looks like a sturdy sandbar can quickly become quicksand. ⚠️Captains are requested to pull their launch rig and trailer as far up the beach as possible and straight while parking to make way for others to park and a second row if needed⚠️. Captains are also reminded that a running beach rig can and will sink in wet sand in a matter of minutes if not seconds.

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*OCEAN CONDITIONS*
🌊Ocean conditions are as follows starting the morning Northwest swell 2 to 3 ft at 11 seconds changing over to a Northwest swell 2 to 4 ft at 10 seconds with a predicted 2ft to 4ft shore break at Low tide and a additional 3ft break on the Sandbar and middle grounds at both high and low ebb tides. Winds starting off the morning East Northeast 0 to 5 knots with gusts of up to 10 knots first thing in the morning. This afternoon wind Northwest 5 to 10 knots with gusts of 15 knots by late afternoon. Evening winds North Northwest 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 knots in some areas 🌊

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*TIDES*
The morning LOW tide will be at 05:26 AM @ -0.50 ft
The morning HIGH tide will be at 11:48 AM @ 6.60 ft
The afternoon LOW tide will be at 5:25 PM @ 2.30 ft
The evening HIGH tide will be at 11:05 PM @ 8.10 ft

First Light 06:17 AM Sunrise 06:47 AM
Sunset 7:42 PM Last Light 8:12 PM

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*CAUTIONS*
⚠️ CAUTION is still recommended even as we head out of the Summer months. Pedestrians will still be on the beach on the weekends. As always keep a lookout for inexperienced surfers. Conditions are always hazardous to those inexperienced.⚠️

🚧 HUNGRY HARBOR ROAD. All of the concrete tiles have been placed and the soapstone has been put down for the season. Access should be less difficult with the exception of high tide. Captains are always encouraged to observe the ramp before making any attempt. 🚧

Rock conditions on the beach:
⚠️⚠️ CAUTION!!!⚠️⚠️
🪨🪨 There are STILL multiple observations of Rock sightings from the North sign post and South about 150 ft as well as a strip of small rocks at the high water line. Captains are encouraged to check the beach at all tides. As always stay vigilant and plan to change course if needed.🪨🪨

*LIABILITY*
⚓️Captain's are reminded they are solely responsible for the safety of their crew and vessel at all times. Captains are also encouraged to have themselves and passengers wear flotation devices ( Life Jackets, Float Coats, Inflatable PFD ) while navigating the surf during launch and landings. As weather conditions can and do change rapidly at any time of year with little to no warning SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT.⚓️

*RESPECT AND LOVE*
❤️As always captains stay safe and good luck crabbing🦀, fishing🎣 ❤️

09/07/2026

Monday September 7th 2026
🌄 Good morning Cape Kiawanda🌄
Starting off the morning: clear skies and another gorgeous morning

Caution: captains the ocean can be a cruel mistress Always be prepared for ocean conditions to change rapidly and unpredictably at any time of the year.

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*SEVERE WARNINGS*
⚠️⚠️⚠️ We are into Late Summer and the fishing season is if full swing captains. Captains are always encouraged to come look at beach conditions and surf conditions before making a decision on whether to launch or not. ⚠️⚠️⚠️

Sand conditions: ⛱
Sand conditions are always changing what looks like a sturdy sandbar can quickly become quicksand. ⚠️Captains are requested to pull their launch rig and trailer as far up the beach as possible and straight while parking to make way for others to park and a second row if needed⚠️. Captains are also reminded that a running beach rig can and will sink in wet sand in a matter of minutes if not seconds.

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*OCEAN CONDITIONS*
🌊Ocean conditions are as follows starting the morning South Southwest swell 2 to 3 ft at 14 seconds changing over to a Northwest swell 2 to 4 ft at 11 seconds with a predicted 2ft to 4ft shore break at Low tide and a additional 3ft break on the Sandbar and middle grounds at both high and low ebb tides. Winds starting off the morning East Southeast 0 to 5 knots with gusts of up to 10 knots first thing in the morning. This afternoon wind Northwest 5 to 10 knots with gusts of 15 knots by late afternoon. Evening winds North Northwest 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 knots in some areas 🌊

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*TIDES*
The morning LOW tide will be at 04:33 AM @ -0.40 ft
The morning HIGH tide will be at 11:08 AM @ 6.10 ft
The afternoon LOW tide will be at 4:24 PM @ 2.90 ft
The evening HIGH tide will be at 10:03 PM @ 7.90 ft

First Light 06:16 AM Sunrise 06:46 AM
Sunset 7:44 PM Last Light 8:14 PM

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*CAUTIONS*
⚠️ CAUTION is still recommended even as we head out of the Summer months. Pedestrians will still be on the beach on the weekends. As always keep a lookout for inexperienced surfers. Conditions are always hazardous to those inexperienced.⚠️

🚧 HUNGRY HARBOR ROAD. All of the concrete tiles have been placed and the soapstone has been put down for the season. Access should be less difficult with the exception of high tide. Captains are always encouraged to observe the ramp before making any attempt. 🚧

Rock conditions on the beach:
⚠️⚠️ CAUTION!!!⚠️⚠️
🪨🪨 There are STILL multiple observations of Rock sightings from the North sign post and South about 150 ft as well as a strip of small rocks at the high water line. Captains are encouraged to check the beach at all tides. As always stay vigilant and plan to change course if needed.🪨🪨

*LIABILITY*
⚓️Captain's are reminded they are solely responsible for the safety of their crew and vessel at all times. Captains are also encouraged to have themselves and passengers wear flotation devices ( Life Jackets, Float Coats, Inflatable PFD ) while navigating the surf during launch and landings. As weather conditions can and do change rapidly at any time of year with little to no warning SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT.⚓️

*RESPECT AND LOVE*
❤️As always captains stay safe and good luck crabbing🦀, fishing🎣 ❤️

09/06/2026

Sunday September 6th 2026
🌄 Good morning Cape Kiawanda🌄
Starting off the morning: mostly overcast with a chance of showers this morning. Winds light and variable

Caution: captains the ocean can be a cruel mistress Always be prepared for ocean conditions to change rapidly and unpredictably at any time of the year.

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*SEVERE WARNINGS*
⚠️⚠️⚠️ We are into Late Summer and the fishing season is if full swing captains. Captains are always encouraged to come look at beach conditions and surf conditions before making a decision on whether to launch or not. ⚠️⚠️⚠️

Sand conditions: ⛱
Sand conditions are always changing what looks like a sturdy sandbar can quickly become quicksand. ⚠️Captains are requested to pull their launch rig and trailer as far up the beach as possible and straight while parking to make way for others to park and a second row if needed⚠️. Captains are also reminded that a running beach rig can and will sink in wet sand in a matter of minutes if not seconds.

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*OCEAN CONDITIONS*
🌊Ocean conditions are as follows starting the morning West Northwest swell 2 to 4 ft at 9 seconds changing over to a West Northwest swell 2 to 4 ft at 8 seconds with a predicted 2ft to 4ft shore break at Low tide and a additional 3ft break on the Sandbar and middle grounds at both high and low ebb tides. Winds starting off the morning East Southeast 0 to 5 knots with gusts of up to 10 knots first thing in the morning. This afternoon wind Southeast 5 to 10 knots with gusts of 15 knots by late afternoon. Evening winds West Southwest 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 knots in some areas 🌊

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*TIDES*
The morning LOW tide will be at 03:31 AM @ -0.10 ft
The morning HIGH tide will be at 10:17 AM @ 5.60 ft
The afternoon LOW tide will be at 3:07 PM @ 3.40 ft
The evening HIGH tide will be at 8:52 PM @ 7.70 ft

First Light 06:16 AM Sunrise 06:45 AM
Sunset 7:46 PM Last Light 8:16 PM

( CAPE KIWANDA )
*CAUTIONS*
⚠️ CAUTION is still recommended even as we head out of the Summer months. Pedestrians will still be on the beach on the weekends. As always keep a lookout for inexperienced surfers. Conditions are always hazardous to those inexperienced.⚠️

🚧 HUNGRY HARBOR ROAD. All of the concrete tiles have been placed and the soapstone has been put down for the season. Access should be less difficult with the exception of high tide. Captains are always encouraged to observe the ramp before making any attempt. 🚧

Rock conditions on the beach:
⚠️⚠️ CAUTION!!!⚠️⚠️
🪨🪨 There are STILL multiple observations of Rock sightings from the North sign post and South about 150 ft as well as a strip of small rocks at the high water line. Captains are encouraged to check the beach at all tides. As always stay vigilant and plan to change course if needed.🪨🪨

*LIABILITY*
⚓️Captain's are reminded they are solely responsible for the safety of their crew and vessel at all times. Captains are also encouraged to have themselves and passengers wear flotation devices ( Life Jackets, Float Coats, Inflatable PFD ) while navigating the surf during launch and landings. As weather conditions can and do change rapidly at any time of year with little to no warning SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT.⚓️

*RESPECT AND LOVE*
❤️As always captains stay safe and good luck crabbing🦀, fishing🎣 ❤️