Advice on travelling and anchoring in Hesquiat harbour

nez_fer

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Hi all,
Myself and 3 buddies were planning to go up to Hesquiat from Tofino this week to camp for a few days, but the marine forecast is calling for 30 to 40 knot NW winds. I'm looking for some advice and have a few questions from anyone experienced in that area. Even if the advice is to keep my azz at home I appreciate it. Boat is a 23ft Glasply cuddy hardtop and will be towing a 12 ft inflatable.

1. Would it be calm enough to take the inside around Flores then wait near Hot Springs Cove area till the winds calm before taking the last 15 km treck to Hesquiat harbour?
2. Any recommendations on where to anchor in Hesquiat harbour for a couple of days?
3. Would I need to setup a double anchor system like the Bahamian due to tide currents?

My apologies if my questions are ignorant or stupid. I'm not a very sesoned boater and don't know the area. I just want to know what to expect and be safe.

Thanks in advance.
 
The inside is a beautiful boat ride. I did it last summer. Estevan Point protects from a NW wind somewhat. The roughest part will be going around the corners into and out of Hot Springs probably.
A lot of days the NW is okay in the morning and builds up, so go early.
 
https://www.windfinder.com
https://www.windy.com
http://www.bigwavedave.ca/forecasts.php?page=1 use Long Beach
https://forecasts.surfer.com/
https://weather.gc.ca/marine/forecast_e.html?mapID=02&siteID=16200

I try to look at these each night before I plan for the next day. The government forecast is the most conservative and it is for all of wcvi south. So it might blow 40kn somewhere in the region, but not necessarily close to shore or all day long.
VHF also gives recent observation reports for Lennard Island and Estevan Point. It's channel 8 in Ukee. Can't remember Tofino channel. Your radio will find it.
Thursday looks the worst and Saturday the best at this point.
 
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