Tides & Currents

Question 1

Tidal range

Answer 1

increases as you travel N to S in Hood Canal and Dabob Bay.

Question 2

Mean Range

Answer 2

6.7 to 7.6 ft

Question 3

Diurnal Range

Answer 3

10.3 to 11.4 ft

Question 4

Hood Canal current

Answer 4

velocities can exceed 1.5kts, in some places currents are weak and to variable to predict.

Question 5

Foulweather Bluff and Misery Pt Currents

Answer 5

velocities of 0.8kts, 0.5kts in the S part of Hood Canal. During tropic tides greater ebbs can have more than double these values.

Question 6

Point Hannon and Hazel Pt

Answer 6

strong tide rips can be troublesom to tugs with log tows.

Question 7

Port Gamble Current

Answer 7

strong current on flood and ebb in entrance channel. Dock against current. Local knowledge esential docking at lumbermill in Port Gamble Bay.

Question 8

Keyport Current

Answer 8

strong near piers at Naval Undersea Warfare Engineering Station.

Question 9

Mid Channel E of Hazel Pt

Answer 9

Directions of flood and ebb vary considerably.

Question 10

Hood Canal and Dabob Bay Wind Effects

Answer 10

SW wind from Hood and N wind from Dabob Bay create choppy conditions for small boats. Smooth water close to shore.