The general answer for any given body of water a tide cycle with a 2 foot change will have a significantly low current than a 6 foot tide cycle.
I should note there are a many locations where general knowledge in insufficient. SF Bay has several locations that create tides beyond hull speed almost daily. I don't think there is anything as bad as some of the narrow passages in the San Juans, except maybe down by the GGB south tower, but going backwards will get you attention. I guess I'm recommending you look for some local knowledge and maybe a navigation class. Phil Agur <http://www.catalina27.org/public_pages/profile270.htm> s/v Wing Tip C270 LE #184 MMSI 366901790 From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of RobAdkins Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 10:33 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [IC27A] And now....Current Events hi all, i have a question regarding tides and curent speeds. after searching the web and finding way too much info on the subject I decided i'd just ask someone in this here group. here goes. if a high tide and a low tide have a difference of 6 feet will the current speed be greater than if they had a difference of 2 feet? i know there's more factors involved here but i just need the dirty basics. thanks! -rob
