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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 070901 AFDMTR

Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Francisco CA 201 AM PDT Tue May 7 2024

New SYNOPSIS, SHORT TERM, LONG TERM

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
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1059 PM PDT Mon May 6 2024

In the overnight hours tonight and into Tuesday morning, low clouds will bring MVFR/IFR conditions to a select few terminals, but otherwise widespread VFR is expected. Onshore winds continue to ease at this hour and will do so throughout the night. Terminals around the greater SF Bay will see low clouds intermittently bringing MVFR conditions, however, this is expected to cease towards sunrise, with VFR conditions returning as clouds mix out. Further south towards Monterey Bay, IFR CIGs are expected to develop and last through sunrise. Northwest winds increase in the afternoon Tuesday to become moderate once more, gusting to around 20-25 knots for terminals near coastal gaps.

Vicinity of SFO...Intermittent MVFR conditions are expected as low clouds persist around the terminal. Have included a TEMPO in the TAF to reflect the intermittent nature of MVFR CIGs tonight.
Otherwise, VFR is expected to return Tuesday morning right around sunrise, to perhaps just beyond. VFR then lasts through the remainder of the TAF period with gusty NW winds building in the afternoon and lasting through the early evening of Tuesday.

SFO Bridge Approach...Similar to SFO.

Monterey Bay Terminals...MVFR/IFR conditions last through sunrise as low clouds build around the terminal, but clear to become VFR shortly after. VFR lasts through the remainder of the TAF period.
Breezy northwest winds expected in the afternoon of Tuesday once more, then easing into the evening to become light.

MARINE
(Tonight through next Sunday)
Issued at 909 PM PDT Mon May 6 2024

Dry weather to continue through next weekend. West to northwesterly winds will gradually transition northerly overnight tonight into Tuesday. As the high pressure system continues to build and move eastward, winds will strengthen starting Tuesday with gale force gusts Tuesday night through Wednesday night with the strongest gusts located along the Big Sur Coast and northern outer coastal waters. 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.

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.

Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PDT early this morning for Pt Pinos to Pt Piedras Blancas 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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Tue -- 04:28 AM PDT     -1.22 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 05:38 AM PDT     Moonrise
Tue -- 06:06 AM PDT     Sunrise
Tue -- 11:24 AM PDT     4.11 feet High Tide
Tue -- 04:09 PM PDT     1.71 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 08:02 PM PDT     Moonset
Tue -- 08:02 PM PDT     Sunset
Tue -- 08:24 PM PDT     New Moon
Tue -- 10:26 PM PDT     5.85 feet High Tide
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Point Pinos
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Tue -- 02:57 AM PDT     -1.11 knots Max Ebb
Tue -- 05:38 AM PDT     Moonrise
Tue -- 06:07 AM PDT     Sunrise
Tue -- 06:44 AM PDT     0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 09:47 AM PDT     0.92 knots Max Flood
Tue -- 01:04 PM PDT     -0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 03:30 PM PDT     -0.64 knots Max Ebb
Tue -- 06:41 PM PDT     0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 08:01 PM PDT     Moonset
Tue -- 08:02 PM PDT     Sunset
Tue -- 08:24 PM PDT     New Moon
Tue -- 09:33 PM PDT     0.69 knots Max Flood
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