PZZ540 Coastal Waters From Point Arena To Point Reyes California Out To 10 Nm- 247 Pm Pdt Mon May 6 2024
.small craft advisory in effect from late tonight through late Tuesday night...
This afternoon..W winds 5 to 10 knots. Wind waves 2 to 3 ft. W swell 4 to 5 ft at 12 seconds.
Tonight..NW winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Wind waves 3 to 4 ft. W swell 3 to 5 ft at 12 seconds.
Tue..NW winds 20 to 30 knots. Wind waves 5 to 7 ft. NW swell 5 to 7 ft at 14 seconds.
Tue night..NW winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots. Wind waves 6 to 8 ft. NW swell 7 to 9 ft at 13 seconds and sw up to 2 ft at 18 seconds.
Wed..NW winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Wind waves 4 to 5 ft. NW swell 8 to 10 ft at 12 seconds and S up to 2 ft at 17 seconds.
Wed night..N winds 10 to 15 knots. Wind waves 3 to 4 ft. NW swell 10 to 12 ft at 12 seconds and S up to 2 ft at 17 seconds.
Thu..N winds 5 to 10 knots. Wind waves 3 to 4 ft. NW swell 5 to 7 ft and S up to 2 ft.
Fri..W winds 5 to 10 knots. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft. NW swell 3 to 5 ft and S around 2 ft.

PZZ500 247 Pm Pdt Mon May 6 2024
Synopsis for the central california coast and bays including the Monterey bay..Greater farallones...and cordell bank national marine sanctuaries...
dry weather to continue through next weekend. Moderate west to northwesterly winds will gradually transition northerly overnight tonight into Tuesday. Winds over the coastal waters will strengthen beginning Tuesday as surface high pressure builds and moves eastward. Gale force gusts increase in likelihood and areal coverage Tuesday night through Wednesday night with the strongest gusts located along the big sur coast and northern outer coastal waters. Gale watches have been issued from Tuesday night to Wednesday night. At the same time, significant wave heights will build to heights to 15 to 16 feet by mid-week. Conditions will be extremely hazardous for all but the largest vessels Tuesday and Wednesday and extreme caution should be exercised during this time.