PZZ540 Coastal Waters From Point Arena To Point Reyes California Out To 10 Nm- 243 Am Pdt Wed May 8 2024
.small craft advisory in effect from this afternoon through this evening...
Today..NW winds 15 to 25 knots. Wind waves 6 to 8 ft. NW swell 4 to 6 ft at 11 seconds and sw around 2 ft at 17 seconds.
Tonight..N winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Wind waves 6 to 8 ft. NW swell 4 to 6 ft at 11 seconds and S around 2 ft at 17 seconds.
Thu..N winds 5 to 10 knots. Wind waves 3 to 4 ft. NW swell 4 to 6 ft at 11 seconds and S around 2 ft at 15 seconds.
Thu night..NW winds 5 to 10 knots. Wind waves 2 to 3 ft. NW swell 3 to 5 ft at 11 seconds and S around 2 ft at 15 seconds.
Fri..S winds 5 to 10 knots. Wind waves 2 to 3 ft. Mixed swell nw 3 to 4 ft at 12 seconds and S around 2 ft at 14 seconds.
Fri night..NW winds 5 to 10 knots. Wind waves around 2 ft. Mixed swell nw 3 to 4 ft at 12 seconds and S around 2 ft at 19 seconds.
Sat..NW winds 10 to 15 knots. Wind waves 3 to 4 ft. Mixed swell nw 2 to 4 ft and S around 2 ft.
Sun..NW winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Wind waves 4 to 5 ft. Mixed swell nw 2 to 4 ft and sw around 2 ft.

PZZ500 243 Am Pdt Wed May 8 2024
Synopsis for the central california coast and bays including the Monterey bay..Greater farallones...and cordell bank national marine sanctuaries...
strong and gusty northerly winds continue through the evening tonight, but slowly ease to become fresh to moderate by Thursday. By Friday, winds are largely gentle across much of the waters. As a result of the stronger winds today, wave heights 13 to 14 feet can be expected in the outer waters today and early Thursday. Wave heights gradually diminish to around 5 to 7 feet by late week. Dry weather continues through the forecast period as high pressure dominates.