Tides And currents

Question 1

Smith Island

Answer 1

Mean Range 4.2ft
Normal Diurnal Range 7.0ft

Question 2

Pt. Partridge

Answer 2

Mean Range- 4.5ft
Normal Diurnal range - 7.7ft

Question 3

Sequim Bay Entrance

Answer 3

Mean Range- 4.8ft
Normal Diurnal Range-7.9ft

Question 4

Gardiner, Discovery Bay

Answer 4

Mean Range- 4.8ft
Normal Diurnal Range- 7.9ft

Question 5

Currents

Answer 5

Currents are complicated in this area due to large daily inequality. For specific velocities and direction the daily tidal current tables should be consulted

Question 6

Smith island

Answer 6

Strong currents set in and around the shoal area, especially on the flood. Deep draft vessels should keep well outside the 10fm curve to avoid being set into danger

Question 7

Discovery Bay entrance

Answer 7

Current is weak and variable for most of the time. A maximum flood of 1kt in a southerly direction has been observed

Question 8

Sequim bay

Answer 8

Strong currents that tend to follow the channel have been reported

Question 9

Between admiralty inlet and entrance to Rosario straits

Answer 9

The current on the food has a tendency to set East towards whidbey island

Question 10

Currents in deception pass narrows

Answer 10

Attain velocities in excess of 8kts at times and cause strong Eddie’s along the shores. With weather and heavy swells tide rips form and make passage dangerous to small craft

Question 11

Tide rips

Answer 11

Form off all prominent points and in the vicinity of banks in the area. At times becoming dangerous to small vessels.