Moriches Update

[CurrentSea]

Anyone got a read on Moriches yet this year?
Was just looking at the LNM and it sounds like the regular channel is back!

NY-SHINNECOCK BAY TO EAST ROCKAWAY INLET (Chart 12352)-MORICHES BAY and HART COVE

The severe shoaling that was reported in Moriches Bay along the Long Island Intracoastal Waterway north of Moriches Inlet and Bird Island in the
vicinity of Moriches Bay Buoys 26, 27, 28 and 29 has been dredged and removed. The alternate channel that was established in the Hart Cove
area to by-pass the shoaling in the main channel has now begun to shoal in and is no longer available as an alternate route. Mariners should be
aware that the Aids to Navigation in these areas have been deemed unreliable due to shoaling and mariners are advised to seek alternate routes.
RE-ESTABLISH the following aids:
Moriches Bay Buoy 17 (LLNR 30300) in (PA) 40-46-44.519N 072-45-46.114W
Moriches Bay Buoy 17A (LLNR 30303) in (PA) 072-45-46.114W 072-45-33.314W
Moriches Bay Lighted Buoy 18 (LLNR 30305) in (PA) 40-46-45.280N 072-45-40.482W
Moriches Bay Buoy 20 (LLNR 30320) in (PA) 40-46-48.737N 072-45-26.654W
Moriches Bay Buoy 21 (LLNR 30315) in (PA) 072-45-26.654W 072-45-10.564W
DISESTABLISH the following aids:
Hart Cove Buoy 1 (LLNR 30331) in (PA) 40-47-02.128N 072-44-32.757W
Hart Cove Buoy 2 (LLNR 30331.2) in (PA) 40-47-19.404N 072-44-17.741W
Hart Cove Buoy 3 (LLNR 30331.3) in (PA) 40-47-24.104N 072-44-19.747W
Hart Cove Buoy 5 (LLNR 30331.5) in (PA) 40-47-28.330N 072-44-19.988W
Hart Cove Buoy 7 (LLNR 30331.7) in (PA) 40-47-33.543N 072-44-22.436W
Hart Cove Buoy 8 (LLNR 30331.8) in (PA) 40-47-50.229N 072-44-18.538W
Hart Cove Buoy 9 (LLNR 30331.9) in (PA) 40-47-50.837N 072-43-57.815W
Hart Cove Buoy 10 (LLNR 30332) in (PA) 40-47-45.607N 072-44-03.466W
Hart Cove Buoy 12 (LLNR 30332.2) in (PA) 40-47-47.593N 072-43-42.964W
Hart Cove Buoy 14 (LLNR 30332.4) in (PA) 40-47-34.902N 072-43-09.560W
Moriches Bay West Warning Buoy in (PA) 40-46-37N 072-46-22W
Moriches Bay East Warning Buoy in (PA) 40-46-37N 072-46-22W

 

[Robski97]

Guy from my marina spoke with sea tow about 3 weeks ago.... They were unimpressed with the project. But yes its a passable for NOW ! .

Rob

 

[JVM225]

Have a wedding out in Montauk in July and very seriously considering taking the boat out there for that weekend and just sleeping on it instead of trying to rent a place.. Hoping it remains passable.

 

[Robski97]

Were heading to riverhead as soon as we havea clear day. We go outside... The forecast is rain filled and WINDY !!!!

Rob

 

[CurrentSea]

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Originally posted by Robski97

Were heading to riverhead as soon as we havea clear day. We go outside... The forecast is rain filled and WINDY !!!!

Rob

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When you heading there? I had to delay launch due to some work needed so not sure when I will get out there.

 

[CurrentSea]

From Seatow Moriches.

I ran the channels today east and west of the Moriches Coast Guard station and I'm happy to report that at low tide the shallowest water I found was 5 and a half feet,and right now it's a pretty straight run from bouy 17 through 29. It is a bit narrow between 18 and 20 but plenty of water. Keep in mind that there is alot of sand moving through the entire area and this could change rapidly under the right conditions.
The east and west cuts are presently in fine shape also.