PZZ650 East Santa Barbara Channel From Pt. Conception To Pt. Mugu Ca Including Santa Cruz Island- 904 Am Pdt Thu May 2 2024
.small craft advisory in effect from 3 pm pdt this afternoon through late tonight...
Today..Western portion, W to nw winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming 15 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Eastern portion, se winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt in the afternoon. Combined seas 5 to 7 ft dominant period 10 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning.
Tonight..Western portion, W to nw winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt late. Eastern portion, W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming E 5 to 10 kt late. Combined seas 5 to 7 ft dominant period 10 seconds. Patchy fog.
Fri..Western portion, W to nw winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Eastern portion, E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. W swell 4 to 6 ft at 9 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning.
Fri night..Western portion, W to nw winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt late. Eastern portion, W winds 10 to 15 kt becoming nw 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Combined seas 3 to 5 ft dominant period 8 seconds. Patchy fog in the evening.
Sat..W to nw winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming 15 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Local gusts to 30 kt western portion. Combined seas 3 to 5 ft dominant period 8 seconds, building to 5 to 7 ft dominant period 7 seconds in the afternoon.
Sat night..W to nw winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt in the evening, becoming 10 to 20 kt. Combined seas 5 to 7 ft dominant period 7 seconds. A slight chance of showers in the evening.
Sun..W to nw winds 10 to 20 kt early, becoming 20 to 30 kt. Combined seas 6 to 8 ft.
Mon..W to nw winds 10 to 20 kt early, becoming 15 to 25 kt. Combined seas 4 to 6 ft.

PZZ600 904 Am Pdt Thu May 2 2024
synopsis for the southern california coast and santa barbara channel including the channel islands national marine sanctuary and national park...at 16z, or 9 am pdt, a 1029 mb high was centered 900 nm W of point conception. A 1003 mb thermal low was centered just S of las vegas. Strong to gale force winds will continue into the weekend in the northern and outer waters, with gusty winds likely across the entire waters starting Sat afternoon.