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PZZ540 Coastal Waters From Point Arena To Point Reyes California Out To 10 Nm- 256 Am Pdt Mon Apr 29 2024
.small craft advisory in effect until 9 am pdt this morning - ..gale warning in effect from 9 am pdt this morning through late tonight - .
Today - NW winds 25 to 35 knots. Wind waves 7 to 9 ft. NW swell 4 to 6 ft at 12 seconds. Tonight - NW winds 25 to 35 knots. Wind waves 8 to 10 ft. NW swell 3 to 5 ft at 11 seconds. Tue - NW winds 20 to 30 knots. Wind waves 9 to 11 ft. NW swell 3 to 5 ft at 11 seconds. Tue night - NW winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots. Wind waves 10 to 12 ft. NW swell 4 to 6 ft at 12 seconds. Wed - NW winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Wind waves 8 to 10 ft. NW swell 4 to 6 ft at 12 seconds. Wed night - NW winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots. Wind waves 7 to 9 ft. NW swell 2 to 4 ft at 11 seconds. Thu - NW winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Wind waves 5 to 7 ft. NW swell 2 to 4 ft. Fri - NW winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Wind waves 4 to 5 ft. NW swell 3 to 5 ft.

PZZ500 256 Am Pdt Mon Apr 29 2024
Synopsis for the central california coast and bays including the Monterey bay - Greater farallones - .and cordell bank national marine sanctuaries - .
high pressure over the eastern pacific and low pressure inland will maintain strong northerly winds over the coastal waters and bays today. Winds will be strongest over the outer waters and along the big sur coast. The strong winds will produce fresh steep wind waves and hazardous conditions. Winds continue to increase during the first half of the week lasting through Thursday. Moderate period northwesterly swell will continue to move through the waters through Thursday causing wave heights up to 12 feet.

FXUS66 KMTR 290703 AFDMTR

Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Francisco CA 1203 AM PDT Mon Apr 29 2024

New SYNOPSIS, SHORT TERM, LONG TERM

SYNOPSIS
Issued at 1202 AM PDT Mon Apr 29 2024

High pressure brings quiet weather and slowly warming temperatures this week. Breezy onshore winds will keep temperatures along the coast cooler however. Cooler and more unsettled conditions return for next weekend into next week with light rain chances in the forecast.

SHORT TERM
(Today and tonight)
Issued at 1202 AM PDT Mon Apr 29 2024

A relatively benign weather pattern persists featuring quasi-zonal flow across California with weak troughing across the Pacific Northwest states. This will bring a weak/dissipating cold front through the Bay Area with little fanfare, as the primary weather concern remains steady onshore winds. Conditions will be rather breezy along the coast yet again, with peak gusts in the 30-40 mph range. This will have a cooling effect on temperatures there, while inland readings warm during the afternoon. High temperatures will range from the upper 50s on the beaches to the mid 70s in the warmest inland valleys. Look for patchy coastal stratus development once again overnight with lows in the 40s.



LONG TERM
(Tuesday through Sunday)
Issued at 1202 AM PDT Mon Apr 29 2024

A subtle ridge over California continues through the work week, with an upper level low passing through the Great Basin. The story of the week will be clear skies and warmer weather with interior valleys seeing highs in the low 80s and the coasts seeing highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s.

The upcoming weekend sees a pattern change with an upper level low coming into the Pacific Northwest on Friday, bringing a weak front through California. The chance of rain on Saturday and Sunday, currently up to 20-30% Probability of Precipitation, has expanded throughout the forecast region, although rain amounts remain light with the higher elevations receiving up to a tenth of an inch of rain. Cluster and ensemble model output also suggest a deeper upper level low coming into the Pacific Northwest during the first week of May, and CPC products continue to suggest cooler temperatures and increased rain chances into the second week of May.



AVIATION
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1022 PM PDT Sun Apr 28 2024

Generally VFR throughout the region, with isolated patches of stratus seen on satellite not expected to impact most of the terminals, save for MVFR ceilings developing later tonight in the Monterey Bay region. Moderate to breezy onshore winds will gradually diminish overnight before building again Monday afternoon, gusting to 20 to 30 knots. Beyond the TAF period, not expecting widespread stratus coverage to return on Monday evening into Tuesday morning.

Vicinity of SFO... VFR through the TAF period. Breezy to gusty west- northwest winds will diminish tonight before building back again Monday afternoon. Model output showing gusts up to 30-35 knots through Monday evening, but would not be surprised to see gusts exceeding 35 knots develop.

SFO Bridge Approach... Similar to SFO.

Monterey Bay Terminals... MVFR ceilings developing tonight as patchy stratus expands. Moderate onshore flow will build Monday afternoon with gusts up to 20-25 knots. Low confidence of stratus returning to the region Monday evening through Tuesday morning.

MARINE
(Tonight through next Saturday)
Issued at 1022 PM PDT Sun Apr 28 2024

Strong northerly winds over the coastal waters and bays from a high pressure over the Eastern Pacific and low pressure inland.
Winds will be strongest over the outer waters and along the Big Sur coast. The strong winds will produce fresh steep wind waves and hazardous conditions. Winds continue to increase during the first half of the week lasting through Thursday. Moderate period northwesterly swell will continue to move through the waters through Thursday causing wave heights up to 12 feet.

MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...None.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PDT early this morning for SF Bay N of Bay Bridge.

Small Craft Advisory from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Tuesday for SF Bay N of Bay Bridge.

Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PDT Tuesday for Mry Bay-Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 0-10 nm-Pt Reyes to Pigeon Pt 0-10 nm.

Small Craft Advisory until 9 AM PDT this morning for Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 10-60 NM-Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 0-10 nm-Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 10-60 NM.

Gale Warning from 9 AM this morning to 3 AM PDT Tuesday for Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 10-60 NM-Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 0-10 nm- Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 10-60 NM.

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

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Mon -- 05:11 AM PDT     6.23 feet High Tide
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Mon -- 05:00 AM PDT     5.97 feet High Tide
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