July 15, 2006 Field Trip - CRS at 5.83 feet with gusty winds

On July 15, 2006 I made a field trip to the Conner Recovery Site for the purpose of observing whether an object the size of Conner could pass through the rocks, and if it did, to observe where it came to rest.

The Richmond 9414863 station reported a peak water level of 5.94 feet for July 15, compared to 5.88 feet for April 13, 2003.  This video from July 15, however, was taken between 4:37-4:44 p.m, when the water level was around 5.83 feet.  5.88 feet is 6/10 of an inch above 5.83 feet.  When the HH tide is nearing its peak, it doesn't vary much between each 6-minute interval.

9414863 20060715 16:36    5.90    5.80
9414863 20060715 16:42    5.91    5.83
9414863 20060715 16:48    5.92    5.86

9414863 20060715 16:54    5.92    5.88

9414863 20060715 17:00    5.92    5.91

9414863 20060715 17:06    5.91    5.94

9414863 20060715 17:12    5.89    5.92

The wind conditions on July 15, 2006 were not as gusty as on April 13, 2003, as reported by the BAAQMD UC Richmond station.

April 13, 2003 HH tide peaked at 10:06
9:00 a.m.:  speed 11 mph, gusts 18 mph, direction 186 degrees (South)
10:00 a.m.:  speed 14 mph, gusts 23 mph, direction 180 degrees (South)
11:00 a.m.:  speed 14 mph, gusts 23 mph, direction 169 degrees (South)

July 15, 2006 at time of this video, 4:37-4:44 p.m.
4:00 p.m.:  speed 10 mph, gusts 16 mph, direction 184 degrees (South)
5:00 p.m.:  speed 10 mph, gusts 17 mph, direction 181 degrees (South)

I mistakenly say on the video that the wind is from the West.  I truly am directionally impaired.  WARNING:  this video includes a stuffed bear trying to get through the rocks.  Do not watch if this will disturb you.   But those who watch will see that gusty wind combined with this low water level would not be a friend to a tender, decomposing baby trying to make its way through these rocks.  Even though there are spaces between the rocks large enough for bear to pass through, the breaking waves do not make for a smooth journey.