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PZZ535 Monterey Bay- 251 Am Pdt Tue May 7 2024
.small craft advisory in effect from 9 am pdt this morning through this evening - .
Today - NW winds 5 to 10 knots - .increasing to 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots this afternoon. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft - . Building to 3 to 4 ft this afternoon. W swell 2 to 4 ft at 13 seconds and sw around 2 ft at 19 seconds. Tonight - NW winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Wind waves 3 to 4 ft. W swell 3 to 5 ft at 13 seconds and sw around 2 ft at 18 seconds. Wed - NW winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Wind waves 2 to 3 ft. W swell 4 to 6 ft at 12 seconds and sw 2 to 3 ft at 17 seconds. Wed night - N winds 10 to 15 knots. Wind waves 2 to 3 ft. W swell 4 to 6 ft at 12 seconds and sw 2 to 3 ft at 15 seconds. Thu - E winds 10 to 15 knots. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft. W swell 3 to 5 ft at 12 seconds and sw around 2 ft at 15 seconds. Thu night - NE winds 5 to 10 knots. Wind waves 1 ft. W swell 3 to 5 ft at 11 seconds and sw around 2 ft at 15 seconds. Fri - W winds 5 to 10 knots. Wind waves 1 ft. W swell 2 to 4 ft and sw around 2 ft. Sat - NW winds 5 to 10 knots. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft. W swell 2 to 4 ft and sw around 2 ft.
locally lower winds and seas across sheltered portions of the bay.

PZZ500 251 Am Pdt Tue May 7 2024
Synopsis for the central california coast and bays including the Monterey bay - Greater farallones - .and cordell bank national marine sanctuaries - .
strong northerly winds continue through the midweek, with gale- force gusts expected over the outer waters and near the big sur coast. Towards the early morning of Thursday, winds slowly ease to become fresh to moderate. However, as a result of strong winds in the early portion of the week, significant wave heights will build to heights to 15 to 16 feet over the outer waters by mid- week. SEa conditions will be hazardous Tuesday and Wednesday. By the late week, winds ease to become gentle and dry weather lasts through the weekend as high pressure dominates.

FXUS66 KMTR 071148 AFDMTR

Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Francisco CA 448 AM PDT Tue May 7 2024

New AVIATION, MARINE

SYNOPSIS
Issued at 200 AM PDT Tue May 7 2024

Seasonal temperatures persist today with a warming trend to kick off Wednesday along with offshore winds in highest peaks of the North Bay and East Bay. Temperatures will peak Thursday and Friday with minor Heat Risk potentially continuing into Saturday across the interior. A gradual cooling trend will then follow by the end of the upcoming weekend.

SHORT TERM
(Today and tonight)
Issued at 200 AM PDT Tue May 7 2024

Very few low clouds this morning, mainly favoring the Monterey Bay region. Low clouds are likely to dissipate by early morning however.
Afternoon temperatures will be closer to normal (within 1-5 degrees)
yet still will be on the cooler side. Overall, expecting a mostly sunny day with the possibility of a few passing high clouds.
Overnight conditions will cool into the mid-to-upper 40's and lower 50's near the San Francisco Bay. Do expect less in the way of cloud cover tonight as the airmass aloft continues to dry.

LONG TERM
(Wednesday through Monday)
Issued at 200 AM PDT Tue May 7 2024

Warming trend kicks off on Wednesday with temperatures warming into the lower 80's in the warmest interior spots. Meanwhile, mid 60's to mid-to-upper 70's are expected elsewhere across the region. Off shore winds also return to the region Wednesday morning and will continue through Thursday morning in the region's peaks of the North Bay and East Bay. Gusts could reach or exceed 50 mph in the highest peaks.

By Thursday and more so Friday, temperatures are expected to approach 90 degrees in the farthest inland spots. Slight cooling is expected near the coast on Saturday, yet the interior will remain similarly warm. Onshore flow returns to the region by late in the weekend with a general cooling trend. However, temperatures will still remain in the low-to-mid 80's across the interior to upper 50's to 60's near the coast.

From previous forecaster: "All in all should be a very nice second half of the week for everyone. That being said, folks should still exercise caution when enjoying time outdoors as this swing from below normal to above normal temperatures can catch people off guard. Plan to pack some extra water and sun protection if you're planning to spend time outdoors. And the most important preparation if you're going to the coast or relaxing poolside...SUNSCREEN!!!"

AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 448 AM PDT Tue May 7 2024

VFR prevails through the TAF period. Moderate to strong N/NW winds will help to mix out any stratus and clouds, leaving behind clear skies. That being said, winds will be strong and locally gusty at terminals nearest to the coast this afternoon, with occasional gusts up to around 25 knots at the strongest. Into the evening of Tuesday, winds will slowly ease near the immediate surface, though will remain elevated within the first 2000' and begin to develop a more northerly component. As such, have introduced wind shear for select terminals into the last portion of the TAF period.
These stronger winds aloft are expected to mix down, with surface winds strengthening into the mid to late morning of Wednesday.

Vicinity of SFO...VFR prevails through the TAF period. Strong and gust N/NW winds this afternoon, gusting to around 25 knots. Gusts begin to cease into the late evening, though winds are expected to remain above 7 knots through the night. Towards the early morning of Wednesday, winds aloft strengthen and turn to become more N/NE while winds at the surface are slow to respond, remaining below 10 knots through about sunrise.

SFO Bridge Approach...Similar to SFO.

Monterey Bay Terminals...VFR prevailing through the TAF. A FEW low clouds are beginning to crowd the KSNS terminal, but highest confidence is in maintaining VFR. Winds out of the NW this afternoon and breezy. A few gusts above 15 knots are possible, but at this time, not expected to be frequent enough to warrant including in the TAF.

MARINE
(Today through Sunday)
Issued at 448 AM PDT Tue May 7 2024

Strong northerly winds continue through the midweek, with gale- force gusts expected over the outer waters and near the Big Sur coast. Towards the early morning of Thursday, winds slowly ease to become fresh to moderate. However, as a result of strong winds in the early portion of the week, significant wave heights will build to heights to 15 to 16 feet over the outer waters by mid- week. Sea conditions will be hazardous Tuesday and Wednesday. By the late week, winds ease to become gentle and dry weather lasts through the weekend as high pressure dominates.

MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...None.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory from 9 AM this morning to 9 PM PDT this evening for Mry Bay.

Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PDT Wednesday for Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 0-10 nm.

Small Craft Advisory from 9 AM this morning to 3 AM PDT Wednesday for Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 0-10 nm-Pt Reyes to Pigeon Pt 0-10 nm.

Gale Warning until 3 AM PDT Wednesday for Pt Pinos to Pt Piedras Blancas 0-10 nm.

Small Craft Advisory until 3 PM PDT this afternoon for Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 10-60 NM-Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 10-60 NM.

Gale Warning from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM PDT Wednesday for Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 10-60 NM.

Gale Warning from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Wednesday for Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 10-60 NM.

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Elkhorn
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Tue -- 04:53 AM PDT     -1.04 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 05:37 AM PDT     Moonrise
Tue -- 06:05 AM PDT     Sunrise
Tue -- 11:39 AM PDT     4.23 feet High Tide
Tue -- 04:35 PM PDT     1.63 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 08:01 PM PDT     Moonset
Tue -- 08:01 PM PDT     Sunset
Tue -- 08:24 PM PDT     New Moon
Tue -- 10:49 PM PDT     5.76 feet High Tide
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Elkhorn Slough railroad bridge
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Tue -- 04:56 AM PDT     -1.03 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 05:37 AM PDT     Moonrise
Tue -- 06:05 AM PDT     Sunrise
Tue -- 11:51 AM PDT     4.42 feet High Tide
Tue -- 04:38 PM PDT     1.62 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 08:01 PM PDT     Moonset
Tue -- 08:01 PM PDT     Sunset
Tue -- 08:24 PM PDT     New Moon
Tue -- 11:01 PM PDT     6.02 feet High Tide
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