Synopsis For Northern California Waters
Strong northerlies will continue through late Thursday as high pressure builds in over the E pac and a thermal trough develops across the interior. A long period west swell will gradually be replaced with a shorter period northwest swell tonight.
Forecast as of 6:40 PM PDT on March 17, 2010
Cape Mendocino To Pt Arena 10 To 60 Nm-
Hazardous seas warning in effect from 6 PM PDT this evening through Thursday evening
Tonight
N wind 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt. Wind waves 7 to 9 ft. NW swell 14 to 16 ft at 12 seconds.
Thu
N wind 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt. Wind waves 6 to 8 ft. NW swell 14 to 16 ft at 11 seconds.
Thu Night
N wind 15 to 25 kt. Gusts up to 35 kt in the evening. Wind waves 4 to 6 ft. NW swell 9 to 11 ft at 11 seconds. Patchy fog.
Fri
NE wind 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Mixed swell...NW 6 ft and S 3 ft. Patchy fog.
Fri Night
W wind 5 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Mixed swell...NW 5 ft and S 3 ft. Patchy fog.
Sat
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Mixed swell...W 5 ft and S 3 ft. Areas of fog.
Sun
NW wind 10 kt...becoming N. Wind waves 2 ft or less... becoming 3 to 4 ft. W swell 8 ft.
Mon
NW wind 5 to 15 kt...rising to 15 to 25 kt. Wind waves 3 to 5 ft. W swell 7 ft. Slight chance of rain.
