Tides And Currents Flashcards
1
Q
Cornet bay tide
A
Mean- 6.6’
Diurnal- 10.2’
2
Q
La Connor tide
A
Mean-6.7’
Diurnal-10.3’
3
Q
Similk bay tide
A
Mean-6.9’
Diurnal-10.4’
4
Q
Snee-oosh pt tide
A
Mean-6.7’
Diurnal-11.1’
5
Q
Deception pass current velocities
A
Flood-5.2kts
Ebb-6.6kts
6
Q
Yokeko pt current velocities
A
Fld- 2.1kt
Ebb-2.7kt
7
Q
Skagit bay current velocities
A
Fld-1.8kt
Ebb-1.4kts
8
Q
Current in narrows of deception pass
A
Attain velocities of 8kts at times cause strong Eddie’s along shore
9
Q
West Wx and heavy swells
A
Tide rips form in and Around deception pass which makes passage to all small craft dangerous
10
Q
Fast craft
A
Can generally transit the narrows on any tide
11
Q
Strong cross current
A
In south entrance to swinomish channel
