PZZ540 Coastal Waters From Point Arena To Point Reyes California Out To 10 Nm- 838 Am Pdt Tue Apr 16 2024
.small craft advisory in effect from 3 pm pdt this afternoon through late tonight...
Today..NW winds 10 to 15 knots...increasing to 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots this afternoon. Wind waves 6 to 8 ft. Mixed swell nw 3 to 4 ft at 12 seconds and sw around 2 ft at 19 seconds.
Tonight..NW winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Wind waves 5 to 7 ft. NW swell 3 to 5 ft at 11 seconds and sw around 2 ft at 19 seconds.
Wed..NW winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Wind waves 4 to 5 ft. NW swell 4 to 6 ft at 11 seconds and sw around 2 ft at 18 seconds.
Wed night..NW winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Wind waves 3 to 4 ft. NW swell 4 to 6 ft at 10 seconds and sw 2 to 3 ft at 18 seconds.
Thu..NW winds 5 to 10 knots. Wind waves 4 to 5 ft. Mixed swell nw 3 to 5 ft at 9 seconds and sw 2 to 3 ft at 16 seconds.
Thu night..NW winds 5 to 10 knots. Wind waves 4 to 5 ft. Mixed swell nw 2 to 4 ft at 9 seconds and sw 2 to 3 ft at 16 seconds.
Fri..NW winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Wind waves 4 to 5 ft. Mixed swell nw 2 to 3 ft and sw 2 to 3 ft.
Sat..NW winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Wind waves 4 to 5 ft. NW swell 4 to 6 ft and sw 2 to 3 ft.

PZZ500 838 Am Pdt Tue Apr 16 2024
Synopsis for the central california coast and bays including the Monterey bay..Greater farallones...and cordell bank national marine sanctuaries...
ridging continues to dominate, bringing fair weather through much of the week. Strong and gusty northwest winds are expected through much of the week, with gale-force gusts expected over the far northern waters this afternoon through late tonight. Moderate period northwest swell continues to move through the waters this week, though shortens in period to around 8-10 seconds near Wednesday. Light, longer period (18 seconds) southerly swell will also be present through the week.