[hyperroy]

Went to Moriches Inlet the other day for the first time this season(had moter problems) and notice a bar that formed out side the inlet and was wondering what is the safest way to get out to the sea bouy.. ( seen a boat turn over Saturday buy the bar) Thanks all Hyperroy

 

[614035]

Hyper,

Your best bet is to head west along the beach for about a quarter mile (maybe less). As you are running west you will notice water breaking over sandbars on your left. Once you get by those rollers there is an opening where you can start heading south west. Just pass the opening there is another large bar. During the warmer days you will se the jetski guys running across the bar and going airborne. Once you work your way through that opening you can start heading more in a southerly direction to reach the sea buoy. Reverse the process to get back in. Do not try heading in directly north for it can cause you some problems. The only time I suggest heading straight out and in is when the ocean is like a lake and the water is not breaking over the bars.

 

[weaser1]

I was there on Saturday also. I think its ridiculous that with all the boats in moriches that something has not been done about that inlet. Its not some small boating community, there are hundreds of boats put in danger everyday in that inlet. Something needs to be done about it.

 

[617249]

Moriches Inlet

Welcome to New York! Pay through the nose for everything, including taxes, and get nothing in return. Our roads and bays are filthy. Dredging anything is a thing of the past. But, plenty of pork to keep political contributers alive and well through sweetheart consulting and construction contracts, patronage jobs etc..
I have been running Moriches Inlet for many years. It is at it's worst now and is extremely dangerous. You need to observe from the inlet proper for a while to see the affect of wind against tide and swell direction before heading out. A full season of this is not unreasonable. You could bass fish awhile doing so. My advice, stay away, getting out is much simpler than getting back in! A following sea is dangerous. If you like fishing in the ocean, try another inlet.

 

[620797]

Went out Morriches on Aug 2nd in the AM JUST before low tide. Followed a down-east type hull that knew what he was doing.As he entered the open water(the rock breakwater on the east side,he went east along the beach.You could see the bottom,it was like six feet deep.On the way back in(which was 3 days later) and high tide,I followed 3 other boats in. Again,we went from east to west along the beach(we're close in mind you)and as we rounded the break water,holy cow.It was Sunday PM and the inlet was jammed.The ocean on both days was flat.

 

[614048]

About two years ago someone commented that they payed considerably less at a moriches bay marina than others did at different locations. Does the condition of the inlet serve to limit what boaters will pay to keep their boat in Moriches?

 

[617921]

It changes with the tide, wind and swell. The next few days will be extremely dangerous due to storm swell...

Two ways I know to go:

East around east jetty along beach about .5nm then SE out to deeper water.

SW from inlet between breakers.

I have to stress that you need to "read" the inlet to decide which way to go, and have a good idea how you will come back (based on changing conditions).

Not only is a big following sea dangerous, but keep in mind that in foamy water you lose power & control of your boat because your prop has nothing to dig into (due to air/water mixture).

For your own safety, it's best to stay away from this inlet unless it's really calm. You should be experienced at running inlets and know your boat's handling characteristics well before attempting Moriches Inlet under anything but ideal conditions. There are multiple accidents in this inlet every year involving overturned & swamped boats, and every now and then someone loses their life. Ironically it's not usually the captain of the boat, but an unsuspecting passenger. At all times where lifevests when there is any doubt! Also remember that sometimes it is safer to anchor up and wait it out for better conditions (slack current, etc.)

-Bill