Need a favor from the "locals"

[bulletbob]

Myself and a friend want to get down this Sunday for some Seabass/Porgy/Trigger/Whatever/ fishing on a headboat, probably out of AH simply because its a little closer.. My problem is with the hurricane heading north, and unreliable "marine forecasts", I am apprehensive about driving a 9 hour round trip on a horrible day when boats won't be sailing, or the conditions will be so bad that fishing will be useless..
Its just a /distance/cost game for me . I can't get to the NJ shore very much because of the distance and expense, and would prefer at least somewhat reasonable fishing conditions on the days when I can get down...

I was hoping one or more of the members here that lives near the shore could keep me updated on whats happening in real time, as oppossed to the "forecasts".. I trust the locals more than some "weather person"..

I will make my final decision on saturday as to
whether or not I make the drive down, but would really appreciate some better info than what I can get on the net.. I will be eyeing the head boat reports here on saturday as well.. Hopefully we can get thhis weekend in for some bottom fishing.. Its been a lean year for me so far .I have not fished salt water since May, and that day it was 90% Congos, with a few skinny Ling, 1 sea bass, and I was blessed to be able to catch 2 flounder as well.. Hoping for a good shot at sea bass this time.. I would appreciate any observations from guys close to the shore.. PM is fine if posting here is inappropriate.. Thanking you all in advance... bob

[Harpoon]

Why not use real time data?

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/?lat=40.743572&lon=-72.759237&zoom=8&type=h&status=r&pgm=&op=&ls=false


Many people on here trust Windguru as well.
http://www.windguru.cz/int/index.php?sc=264


Risk vs reward ratio doesn't seem to add up on this one though...especially with a 9 hour drive. They are thick and will be around for a while.

[Taxman]

2 of the 3 NOAA buoys are working although a lot can change in the 5+ hours from when you decide to go and the time the boat leaves

[MrAC1980]

Checking the wind is good, but might as well look at the water itself!
http://www.surfchex.com/manasquan-web-cam.php

[wrktoomuch]

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/data/Forecasts/FZUS51.KPHI.html

This is the most specific site for where you are looking to fish. It is updated often. Its as reliable as any other weather forecast, which unfortunately isn't saying much. Its what I would look at if I was to give you a last minute update.

[Topeka Boy]

SUN
NW WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 4 TO
5 FT.:eek:

[dfish28]

Checking the wind is good, but might as well look at the water itself!
http://www.surfchex.com/manasquan-web-cam.php

That's where I would go along with buoy 44065 data and three more forecasts, guru,noaa,and sailflow...

[squan63]

Was snotty today if they r right inshore should be ok sat depending on size of boat

[mikeytheflop]

although its windy, its west for Fri-Sat and Sunday. There will be some rocking but fishable. Just my 2 cents.

[Reel Class]

sunday looks like NW gusting to 25-30

[shrimpman steve]

The dirty shrimp hasn't been out in three weeks. It's killing me.

[spearo]

Check this site;

http://njsurfer.com/

Lots of tabs to click on, alot of them are real time like beach image, radar, weather, surf conditions and you can get to the NDBC to get real time offshore conditions from the bouys. Your best bet might be to call the Capt. the day before and/or the morning of and get his take. Guaranteed he will know better than anyone.

[frugalfisherman]

No rain. You got a bit of breeze but it's from the west. I say it's a go so far. As for me I'm waiting 'til Monday. Saturday will be way to crowded for me. Sunday is a little windier but still west. I think they'll sail.

[bulletbob]

Monday looks real good, I may just take it off and drive down alone... I am less worried about the wind than I am about the big ground swell this weekend from the hurricane moving north as we speak,,,, bob

[Captain Rich]

Wind is 5 - 10 knots, seas are pretty flat, air temp 80, gosh it's awfull here, someone pass the sun tan oil.:D Will post some pictures once I get this laptop figured out !