Predicting Tidal Currents in the Swinomish Channel
March 5, 2025
Historically there have been no NOAA predictions for the tidal current speed in the Swinomish Channel flowing past La Conner, WA, but local mariners know it can be strong—over 2 kts at times. Years ago we noted that this…
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Three Sheets Northwest: Snagged in the Swinomish
July 10, 2023
The Swinomish channel current swirls alongside…