El Nino is back?

No, not the Mexican Wrestler!
http://www.ksbw.com/weather/20004455/detail.html

Interesting that we supposedly had El Nino years in 1995 and 1998. Is that correct? Because they claim '95 was a Nino year in this news story. But I clearly remember the winter of '97-98 as being considered a Nino year.

does this mean that the tuna will be just outside the gate?

does this mean that the tuna will be just outside the gate?

No, means they'll be at New Brighton. 

does this mean that the tuna will be just outside the gate?

they already are.  tuna caught last week at HMB buoy, about 14 miles from that harbor.

Allen

hopefully they stay put , im booked to go out with jay lopes at the end of the month

No, not the Mexican Wrestler!
http://www.ksbw.com/weather/20004455/detail.html

Interesting that we supposedly had El Nino years in 1995 and 1998. Is that correct? Because they claim '95 was a Nino year in this news story. But I clearly remember the winter of '97-98 as being considered a Nino year.

Tis true   Hoping it doesn't have a major affect on hurricane season - though I would imagine it would (I work for the Red Cross) - keep your fingers crossed

I was under the impression that El Nino caused a decrease in frequency and intensity of Atlantic hurricanes? 

I was under the impression that El Nino caused a decrease in frequency and intensity of Atlantic hurricanes? 

I've read a couple of differing articles - one that said it did decrease the possibility of Atlantic hurricanes, but El Nino warms waters - which would make it more common for hurricanes - still looking for answers I suppose

Is El Nino = a wet year in California or is it a drought year? I flunked "spanish lingo" in school. We could use some water. Lake Oroville is pretty dry.

Is El Nino = a wet year in California or is it a drought year? I flunked "spanish lingo" in school. We could use some water. Lake Oroville is pretty dry.

As I understand it, and I freely admit that I am not an expert, El Nino (Spanish for hte Christ child and normally associated with December/Christmas) causes an unusually warm, wet pattern for central and southern California.  It is a relatively newly discovered phenomenon (in geologic/climatological time) and sample sizes are quite small, so I don't know how much stock to put into precip. forecasts, but that has been the trend.  Maybe there is a forensic climatologist around these parts that can shed light?

Yep, it's looking like it could be an interesting year. Mackerel in the Bay, white sea bass all over, tuna showing in good numbers, and that triggerfish caught in Capitola.

I was down at the beach today, the kids were ALL ecited saying the water was"hot". They were so excited.     "hot" doesnt typically describe our ocean temps. Found some really warm water out fishing too.