east coast swell effects ( specifically near delray FL)

[cpdaman]

the swells generated from florence ( based on it reaching hurricane strength within 3 days) are going to most likely influence most of the east coast in a substantial way beginning around saturday (remember they propogate out ahead of system) and continuing for at least mid next week.

if there are any s fl surfers or anyone who enjoys going down to the beach to watch huge waves there is a phenomena that may come to fruition later this week based on the track florence may take that could send towering swells into a narrow 15 mile stretch along the shore from deerfield to boynton.

most hurricanes that approach florida from the east or go northeast of us pass by without to much wave action south of central florida because the bahamas block the majority of the wave action from reaching the south east fl coast, but there is a narrow channel in the bahamas (north west providence channel) which allows swells that are heading wnw to get through the bahamas and effect a small window usually from about deerfield to delray

the prime examples were hurricanes floyd and isabel

floyd sent 6-8 foot swell (not choppy surf) but once in a decade waves to s fl in that same strip while spots more protected to the north and south were virtually flat.

and isabel sent what for many was the biggest waves to crash ashore south palm beach county in about 50 years (waves in sets peaked around 15 feet) which is unheard of for this area

florence's track while probably NOT EFFECTING fl with WINDS could provide a rare phenomena for those who enjoy the power of nature in the form of waves to check out as it's track is close to the area ( in our swell window) where isabel was when she produced the waves that propogated wnw to south florida

isabel was out around 21.5 58 and then basically moved wnw till it got to about 24.0 68.5 and then made a more abrubt turn north westward. but in between those coordinates was where isabel created those amazing waves for delray beach florida

floyd's path followed the same wnw heading ( in respect to certain longitude's and latitudes in our swell window) basically 22n 62 w then wnw until about 24.1 n 73w

if florence gets in that window for any period longer than 12 hours from within 75 miles of 20 n 54 w thru 21.5 62 thru 24 72 then there will be surf . YAY!
below is a shot of isabel surf in delray

http://www.southfloridasurf.com/Septemb ... 5_0506.htm



mods i wasn't sure where to put this so do with it what u see fit

[marcane_1973]

Great news for all you surfer dudes. Looks like the East coast will get some tasty waves for a change. If I was in High School and still living at the beach me and my buddys would be skipping school for a couple of days and camping out somewhere. It is not often you get nice sets of glassy waves roll in for a long period of time especially on the East coast.

[Weatherfreak14]

thanks. just what I want are waves

[Robjohn53]

Not me no sharks for me thank you have fun!!!

[Scorpion]

Wow sounds interesting. I'll definitely go out there .

[EDR1222]

the swells generated from florence ( based on it reaching hurricane strength within 3 days) are going to most likely influence most of the east coast in a substantial way beginning around saturday (remember they propogate out ahead of system) and continuing for at least mid next week.

if there are any s fl surfers or anyone who enjoys going down to the beach to watch huge waves there is a phenomena that may come to fruition later this week based on the track florence may take that could send towering swells into a narrow 15 mile stretch along the shore from deerfield to boynton.

most hurricanes that approach florida from the east or go northeast of us pass by without to much wave action south of central florida because the bahamas block the majority of the wave action from reaching the south east fl coast, but there is a narrow channel in the bahamas (north west providence channel) which allows swells that are heading wnw to get through the bahamas and effect a small window usually from about deerfield to delray

the prime examples were hurricanes floyd and isabel

floyd sent 6-8 foot swell (not choppy surf) but once in a decade waves to s fl in that same strip while spots more protected to the north and south were virtually flat.

and isabel sent what for many was the biggest waves to crash ashore south palm beach county in about 50 years (waves in sets peaked around 15 feet) which is unheard of for this area

florence's track while probably NOT EFFECTING fl with WINDS could provide a rare phenomena for those who enjoy the power of nature in the form of waves to check out as it's track is close to the area ( in our swell window) where isabel was when she produced the waves that propogated wnw to south florida

isabel was out around 21.5 58 and then basically moved wnw till it got to about 24.0 68.5 and then made a more abrubt turn north westward. but in between those coordinates was where isabel created those amazing waves for delray beach florida

floyd's path followed the same wnw heading ( in respect to certain longitude's and latitudes in our swell window) basically 22n 62 w then wnw until about 24.1 n 73w

if florence gets in that window for any period longer than 12 hours from within 75 miles of 20 n 54 w thru 21.5 62 thru 24 72 then there will be surf . YAY!
below is a shot of isabel surf in delray

http://www.southfloridasurf.com/Septemb ... 5_0506.htm



mods i wasn't sure where to put this so do with it what u see fit

Interesting point. Being a surfer, I know exactly the area your talking about too. I have seen pictures of Giant surf from that area, and I remember the pictures from Isabel down there. As mentioned, this could be great for the S. Florida surfers, but most likely it could spell trouble with some beach erosion in many areas along the east coast.

[cpdaman]

it appears any surf generated had too much of a due easterly direction to make it through the "slot" i spoke about in between deerfield and boynton FL

however the swell from florence is just starting to show off central florida bouy's and is expected to increase in size through monday morning and then stay stay good thru wednesday

as the storm moves more north the swell direction will switch from E to ENE then NE and as such the swell will start showing further south maybe all the way to N. broward county. (although tomorrow i think hobe sound will be about the southern extent of the swell)

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=41009 cape canaverl bouy scroll down and look for the wave periods that show up between 11 and 12 sec this is from FLO and the height should build from3-4 tonite to 5-7 tomorrow 5-8 monday
which is about chest to 2 ft overhead YESS