PZZ540 Coastal Waters From Point Arena To Point Reyes California Out To 10 Nm- 308 Am Pdt Fri Apr 26 2024
.small craft advisory in effect from 9 am pdt this morning through late tonight...
Today..NW winds 10 to 15 knots...increasing to 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots this afternoon. Wind waves 4 to 5 ft. NW swell 3 to 5 ft at 9 seconds and S up to 2 ft at 18 seconds. A slight chance of drizzle.
Tonight..NW winds 20 to 30 knots. Wind waves 6 to 8 ft. NW swell 3 to 5 ft at 13 seconds and sw up to 2 ft at 18 seconds.
Sat..NW winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Wind waves 6 to 8 ft. NW swell 3 to 5 ft at 14 seconds and sw up to 2 ft at 16 seconds.
Sat night..NW winds 20 to 30 knots. Wind waves 6 to 8 ft. NW swell 2 to 4 ft at 14 seconds and sw up to 2 ft at 16 seconds.
Sun..NW winds 20 to 30 knots. Wind waves 4 to 6 ft. NW swell 2 to 4 ft at 13 seconds and sw around 2 ft at 15 seconds.
Sun night..NW winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots. Wind waves 5 to 6 ft. NW swell 4 to 6 ft at 12 seconds and sw up to 2 ft at 15 seconds.
Mon..NW winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots. Wind waves 6 to 8 ft. NW swell 3 to 5 ft and sw up to 2 ft.
Tue..NW winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 40 knots. Wind waves 6 to 8 ft. NW swell 4 to 6 ft and sw up to 2 ft.

PZZ500 308 Am Pdt Fri Apr 26 2024
Synopsis for the central california coast and bays including the Monterey bay..Greater farallones...and cordell bank national marine sanctuaries...
look for strengthening northwest winds today and tonight with gale-force gusts likely along the big sur coast. Gusty winds will persist into the weekend and into early next week before easing. A moderate period northwest swell will move through the waters this weekend, with a new longer period northwest swell train arriving by early next week. Look for low clouds along with some light rain or drizzle today in association with a cold frontal passage.