para bellum
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Hey dumb shit, I posted the tide and current tables for that day at Baltimore harbor and approach on the other thread. I know how to look that shit up.You would have to be aware of local conditions.
Tides are not in sync with current usually.
Bringing up 'slack tide' indicates that you have an idea at least. But it's more misleading than being of any value.
So if you're interested allow me to help you learn more.
You can do that by referring to tide and current table publications where you will find some facts on how tides influence currents. But don't expect data for one harbour to be the same for all.
My dad was a commercial fisherman. I grew up on fishing boats in SE Alaska.
And of course the currents and tides are in synch. The current changes when the tide changes, and the max flow is usually 1-2 hours before the tide change.
I have spent countless hours navigating the inside passage and SE Alaska where the currents have a major impact on trip planning. Google Sergius or Whitestone Narrows. Or Inian Pass where Icy Strait meets Cross Sound. Some of the strongest currents you will ever encounter anywhere. Tide rips that will capsize you.
Baltimore Harbor ain't shit...
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