Funny story, years ago when I first bought kayaks down here, we got them in April so of course I was pumped try them out. We got out on one of the tributaries dumping into the bay and a 30mph wind came up when we were about 1/4mile from shore with temps in the low 50s. Holy shit I swear it felt like the scene from The Perfect Storm with the guys on the boat and the tsunami barreling down on them. I learned very quickly how helpless a kayak is in any sort of wind and rough water. Wife was not happy.
I also quickly learned how impossible it can be to paddle against the tide no matter how serene it looks. Now I check the tide charts before going out.