Tide question for Nootka Sound

[directmule]

If you have a high/low tide reading for "Saavedra Islands" .........(lighthouse area) what is the difference in the time for Head Bay or the Moutcha Bay area?

 

[Sushihunter]

Not really enough to worry about in my opinion.

Check also the tides for Gold River and Zeballos - it is generally only a few minutes difference. Split the difference.

There is nowhere in Nootka Sound that I am aware of where there are heavy currents to contend with, and the difference in tide would be inches. Unless you are trying to squeak into a lagoon at high tide and need maximum depth, I can't see it being a factor.

As for fishing tides, it's nice to know when slack tides are so you can fish hard during those times, but what are you going to do, not fish until the perfect tide?

As for rocks and shallow spots - give them a wide bearth where ever possible, and be cautious when you can't.

 

[directmule]

Thanks, but looking for launching info.........also "a few minutes"...........for 16 miles? That's the distance from Head Bay to the Lighthouse.

 

[Charlie]

If there is a question concerning the tides, remember ALL tide predictions, are just that - predictions.

Are you planning on launching somewhere around Saavedra Islands? Take a look here:
http://tbone.biol.sc.edu/tide/tideshow.cgi?site=Saavedra+Islands%2C+British+Columbia+%282%29

 

[directmule]

Yes, I know they are "predictions" ..........but they are usually close to the times posted and I used the word "usually", again not all the time.

Would be launching around the Head Bay/Moutcha Bay area which is approx. 16 miles inside from Saavedra Islands tide station, am also just curious as to the time delay from the posted time at this site:
http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bi...pe=showZone&language=english&region=1&zone=12

 

[Charlie]

Yes, the difference from Saavedra Islands to Head Bay/Moutcha Bay would only be a matter of minutes and inches. Have to remember tides are mostly affected by the moon, which is 240,000 miles away. J

If you look at the below, there is .3 feet and 10 minutes difference between the three; however, if what you are doing is really going to be that critical – I would based my time on Saavedra and be waiting for the Gold River height prediction. And, yes I have had to wait for tides many times!


Saavedra Islands
2010-12-20 (Monday)
00:09 3.3 meters 10.8 feet
05:10 2.1 meters 6.9 feet
11:03 4.0 meters 13.1 feet
18:09 0.5 meters 1.6 feet

Gold River
2010-12-20 (Monday)
00:12 3.2 meters 10.5 feet
05:15 2.1 meters 6.9 feet
11:05 3.8 meters 12.5 feet
18:11 0.4 meters 1.3 feet

Zeballos
2010-12-20 (Monday)
00:19 3.3 meters 10.8 feet
05:14 2.3 meters 7.5 feet
11:07 4.0 meters 13.1 feet
18:14 0.5 meters 1.6 feet

 

[directmule]

Thanks Jim & Charlie, checked it out today myself............mindboggling, in my thinking I always assumed it would be around 20 to 30 minutes, but never thought to check out the other areas in the area.

Nothing critical here just wanting to know for curious aspect. Thanks