PZZ540 Coastal Waters From Point Arena To Point Reyes California Out To 10 Nm- 251 Pm Pdt Wed May 1 2024
.gale warning in effect through late tonight...
Tonight..NW winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots... Diminishing to 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots after midnight. Wind waves 9 to 11 ft. NW swell 3 to 5 ft at 10 seconds.
Thu..NW winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots. Wind waves 7 to 9 ft. NW swell 2 to 4 ft at 10 seconds.
Thu night..NW winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots. Wind waves 6 to 8 ft. NW swell 2 to 4 ft at 8 seconds.
Fri..NW winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Wind waves 4 to 6 ft. NW swell 2 to 3 ft at 8 seconds.
Fri night..W winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Wind waves 4 to 6 ft. NW swell 2 to 3 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of rain.
Sat..NW winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Wind waves 3 to 4 ft. W swell around 2 ft at 8 seconds and sw around 2 ft at 16 seconds. Rain likely.
Sat night..NW winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Wind waves 4 to 5 ft. NW swell 2 to 4 ft at 8 seconds and sw around 2 ft at 15 seconds.
Sun..NW winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Wind waves 4 to 6 ft. Mixed swell nw 3 to 4 ft and sw around 2 ft.
Mon..NW winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Wind waves 4 to 6 ft. Mixed swell nw 3 to 4 ft and sw 2 to 3 ft.

PZZ500 251 Pm Pdt Wed May 1 2024
Synopsis for the central california coast and bays including the Monterey bay..Greater farallones...and cordell bank national marine sanctuaries...
expect breezy and gusty winds continue through Friday, with gale force gusts of 40 to 45 knots possible in the outer waters. Strong winds will result in hazardous seas and steep wind waves with significant wave heights reaching 12 to 18 feet in the outer waters. Conditions gradually improve over the weekend and into next week as winds begin to ease. Rain chances begin early Saturday as a trough descends over the region.