Know This.
We examine the marine forecast before every river tour. We teach novices to understand this in our Kayak and SUP Classes and Navigation Training. You can master them through real experiences!
- Currents and Moon: Go at Slack for short trips or ride the Ebb south and Flood north. Full and new moon cause stronger currents.
- Wind and Gusts: Know your wind tolerance. Novices avoid 15+ mph sustained wind and 20+ mph gusts. Watch for white caps.
- Air Temp: Prep hydration and insulation. Above 90F, pack water with electrolytes and take dips. Below 70F and near sunset, have layers on-hand.
- Water Temp: Dress for immersion. From 50-60F, wear a drysuit, semi-drysuit or wetsuit. Under 50F, paddle with a buddy and wear a drysuit.
- Rain and Thunder: Avoid thunder and lightning within 10 miles. Closely watch the real movement and changes in weather systems.
TIDES at the Battery
High tide is blue / Low tide is red
SURFACE CURRENTS at Boathouse
| Tide at Battery | Knots at Pier 84 |
| High tide | 1.9↑Flood |
| H+1 | 1.7↑Flood |
| H+2 | 0.9↑Flood |
| H+3 | 0.1↓Slack |
| H+4 | 1.3↓Ebb |
| H+5 | 2.2↓Ebb |
| Low tide | 2.8↓Ebb |
| L+1 | 2.6↓Ebb |
| L+2 | 1.9↓Ebb |
| L+3 | 1.0↓Ebb |
| L+4 | 0.3↑Slack |
| L+5 | 1.3↑Flood |
SURFACE CURRENTS next 24 hours
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WIND & GUST forecast at Boathouse
WIND GUSTS: 9 day forecast
RADAR: 9 day forecast
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