I’d love to make a run to the Hilton head reefs, Whitewater, hilton head, eagles, and possibly betsy.
The Friday forecast is showing 3’ + offshore, would this make for a rough morning with a 22’ center console?
Thank you for your input 
Cya on the water!
Go for it.
This is always a trick question and I’m sure you can look at old post for a good answer. 3ft with 5knot winds is not bad. 3ft with 20 knot winds is not fun in any center console. It is also dependent on your knowledge and experience, safety equipment, condition of you motor and boat, and many other factors. 3ft seas forecasted today may actually be 6-8ft seas then or maybe 1-2ft. I guess my point is that that is a lot to consider anytime you put any boat on the water. Good luck either way.
There is a big difference between 3’ at 9 second intervals and 3’ at 4 or 5 second intervals. Check the NOAA forecasts and the buoy data and compare what is forecast to what the buoys say. Also, what the ocean looks like at the inlet is not what it will be just a few miles offshore. The only way to know for sure is to get out there. You can always turn around if its too rough.
With that said, here is the NOAA forecasts for Friday:
AMZ352-180315-
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
1109 AM EDT Thu May 17 2018
REST OF TODAY
S winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A chance of
showers. A slight chance of tstms late this morning, then a
chance of tstms this afternoon.
TONIGHT
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Seas 4 to
6 ft. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
FRI
S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A chance of showers
and tstms.
FRI NIGHT
S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms.
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What could possibly go wrong. Unless you want to meet some nice Coasties and file an insurance claim on your boat, stay on the Hill Saturday.
“There’s a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning” -J. Buffett
I’ll fish in 3x5 in my Pioneer 197SF…slow and steady if the bite is worth it. 
. But, gotta make sure that all of your equipment is solid just in case. In most of those trips, I wish I wouldn’t have fished, but that is up to each person ya know. I’ve never regretted playing it safe to fish another day. Think of your crew’s safety and the comfort level of your fishing and it’s normally an easy decision.
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Don’t listen to them.
Pt Royal Sound gets nasty, in a big way for several miles!!
Low tide tomm morning around 6ish. Point in saying that is, when wind opposes tide, things get much worse. Keep that (tide/wind)in mind as to when you want to return as well.
I had plans/hopes for nearshore in my 22 Bulls Bay but, not now.
NN
As said before, 3 foot with an interval of 8+ seconds is like riding on swells. Not too bad. The direction of the swells will determine if you ride the trough or hit them head on.
Notice what the wind is doing in the morning, does it increase as the day goes on. That 8 second swell could begin to turn into a choppy and sloppy mess.
In my 22 footer, may days are 2.5 at 8’s or better. But I don’t like getting beat up and soaking wet.
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Dont know till you go.
The current ocean state is very active. I would pass especially considering the windswell is S/SSE so you will likely be taking it right on the head. Your choice but with the portion of the spectrum below 7s… ehhh
Swell is too big. I would not go.
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quote:
Originally posted by 7csDon’t listen to them. …jump
Says the man on the ground to the man on the roof. 
No way I would be offshore today. Wind, big seas, and thunderstorms?
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I’m in a 29ft Regulator and I don’t go way offshore unless:
a) Max 2-3 ft waves
b) <10 kts wind
c) >8-9 sec dominant wave period.
If the wind is real calm, I’ll take higher wave heights with longer wave periods, knowing that I’ll be dealing with swells and not wind waves. Basically a 3:1 ratio.
And this assumes twin engines, adequate safety equipment and WX radar.
In your particular vessel, I’d look for 2s @ 9+ and I’d also make sure that my boat was in tip top condition before heading out.
As you can see by other responses there’s a lot of personal preference based on boat type and desire to rattle your fillings loose. My suggestion is to start at the nearest nearshore reef first. Once you get more comfortable with how your boat handles different conditions, you can try venturing out a little further each time.
Pay attention to swell /wind direction, which will dictate if you’re taking it on the chin or surfing.
Before anyone goes offshore, they’d better have a proper VHF on board as well as a ditch bag including at the bare minimum a hand held, PLB or EPIRB. Lastly, having sea tow/ BoatUS is a no brainer.
It’s a trap!!!
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quote:
Originally posted by HFWI’m in a 29ft Regulator and I don’t go way offshore unless:
a) Max 2-3 ft waves
b) <10 kts wind
c) >8-9 sec dominant wave period.If the wind is real calm, I’ll take higher wave heights with longer wave periods, knowing that I’ll be dealing with swells and not wind waves. Basically a 3:1 ratio.
And this assumes twin engines, adequate safety equipment and WX radar.
Dang, I’d fish those conditions in my Pioneer 222sf 30-40 miles out running 30 each way and not think twice about it. Your Regulator was designed to fish a lot more than that if you know how to run it. I’m working on finding the limits of comfort in the Southport still.
“If you know how to run it “ .I like ,salty.
Never fight your way out:sunglasses:
Mike Elrod