Currents

Question 1

How many current conditions are to be discussed

Answer 1

7

Question 2

Describe currents at Pt Wells

Answer 2

Pt. Wells currents can be strong and unpredictable

Question 3

Describe Currents at East of Possession Point

Answer 3

At the entrance to possession sound, currents are weak and variable

Question 4

Describe currents in Agate Pass

Answer 4

Agate Pass has currents up to 6 kts. It floods SW and Ebbs NE

Question 5

Describe conditions off Apple Cove Pt.

Answer 5

Off of Apple cove point, heavy tide rips are caused by Northly winds and ebbing currents.

Question 6

Describe conditions North of Point No Point towards Pt Wilson.

Answer 6

North of Pt. No Point, currents range between 2-7 kts. in the center of the channel. Currents decrease south of Point No Point.

Question 7

Describe seasonal conditions of Currents.

Answer 7

In the winter, Southerly winds cause a northerly drift which increases velocities of Ebbs and decreases Floods.

Question 8

Describe conditions in Port Gamble Bay

Answer 8

Port Gamble bay entrance channel experiences strong currents on both the ebb and the flood.