Kiting on South Lake Tahoe
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Is there a good wind sensor / reliable wind forecast for kiting on South Lake Tahoe?
Does anyone know if there'll be winds tomorrow/Monday?
Does anyone know if there'll be winds tomorrow/Monday?
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Re: Kiting on South Lake Tahoe
I don't think it will be a good forecast for Sunday or Monday. Where would you launch? This year the water level is high, so a lot of beaches are under water. Washoe lake is a good spot, but no wind this weekend.
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Re: Kiting on South Lake Tahoe
I use Bijou sensor for South Lake Tahoe. Stateline sensor is another one, it is close to Nevada beach.
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Re: Kiting on South Lake Tahoe
Forecasting:
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.ph ... axZwDOZOi4
https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/ca/stateline
These are the ones my buddy told me to use. Are they reliable? Yes and No. None of these I've found to be perfect, but they do give you a good indication of what could happen. In my experience when a Lake Wind Advisory is issued stating something to this effect, it's been fun for kiting...
* Winds: southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
* Wave heights: 2 to 4 feet, especially from mid-lake to north and Eastern Shores.
Note: The "gusts" are usually found in the middle of the lake, not near shore where we kite!
These "real time" tools can also be useful...
Current weather:
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mesowest/mwmap.php?map=renos
No kite'able wind was forecasted this weekend due to the heat wave.
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.ph ... axZwDOZOi4
https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/ca/stateline
These are the ones my buddy told me to use. Are they reliable? Yes and No. None of these I've found to be perfect, but they do give you a good indication of what could happen. In my experience when a Lake Wind Advisory is issued stating something to this effect, it's been fun for kiting...
* Winds: southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
* Wave heights: 2 to 4 feet, especially from mid-lake to north and Eastern Shores.
Note: The "gusts" are usually found in the middle of the lake, not near shore where we kite!
These "real time" tools can also be useful...
Current weather:
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mesowest/mwmap.php?map=renos
No kite'able wind was forecasted this weekend due to the heat wave.
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Re: Kiting on South Lake Tahoe
Forecast looks more promising for north lake
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Re: Kiting on South Lake Tahoe
I deleted the Edgewood cam in my post above since it's down right now.
This actually may be a better cam that shows Nevada Beach in the background when it pans far right...
http://tahoetopia.com/webcam/riva-grill
Today's forecast is perfect for Tahoe.
This actually may be a better cam that shows Nevada Beach in the background when it pans far right...
http://tahoetopia.com/webcam/riva-grill
Today's forecast is perfect for Tahoe.
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Re: Kiting on South Lake Tahoe
Can you launch from that beach?Yoda wrote:I deleted the Edgewood cam in my post above since it's down right now.
This actually may be a better cam that shows Nevada Beach in the background when it pans far right...
http://tahoetopia.com/webcam/riva-grill
Today's forecast is perfect for Tahoe.
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Re: Kiting on South Lake Tahoe
I saw some YouTube videos of people kiting at Nevada beach. I think it is the only kitable place on south shore now since the water level is so high.
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Re: Kiting on South Lake Tahoe
Yes. As Alex indicated, Nevada Beach is really the only beach that's conducive to kiting in SLT. Park and rig/launch at the most S part of the beach.NorCalNomad wrote:Can you launch from that beach?
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Re: Kiting on South Lake Tahoe
Do you know of any other spots in SLT that are kite'able when the lake is lower? I've heard there's a spot near the Tahoe Keys area.alexglebov wrote:I think it is the only kitable place on south shore now since the water level is so high.
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