Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Little River, CA
November 3, 2024 5:27 AM PST (13:27 UTC) Change Location
Sunrise 6:42 AM Sunset 5:10 PM Moonrise 9:08 AM Moonset 6:15 PM |
PZZ455 Cape Mendocino To Pt Arena Out 10 Nm- 250 Am Pst Sun Nov 3 2024
.small craft advisory in effect through Monday afternoon - .
Today - N wind 20 to 25 kt, becoming nw 25 to 30 kt this afternoon. Seas 10 ft. Wave detail: nw 10 ft at 10 seconds and nw 2 ft at 18 seconds.
Tonight - N wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 15 ft. Wave detail: N 13 ft at 10 seconds and nw 10 ft at 21 seconds.
Mon - NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 15 ft. Wave detail: N 11 ft at 9 seconds and nw 13 ft at 18 seconds.
Mon night - N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 12 ft. Wave detail: N 10 ft at 8 seconds and nw 10 ft at 16 seconds.
Tue - N wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Wave detail: N 8 ft at 7 seconds and nw 9 ft at 15 seconds.
Tue night - N wind 25 to 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Wave detail: N 10 ft at 9 seconds and nw 8 ft at 13 seconds.
Wed - N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Wave detail: N 8 ft at 8 seconds and nw 5 ft at 12 seconds.
Wed night - NE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Wave detail: N 5 ft at 7 seconds and nw 4 ft at 12 seconds.
Thu - SE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. Wave detail: N 2 ft at 7 seconds and nw 3 ft at 12 seconds.
Thu night - E wind 5 kt. Seas 5 ft. Wave detail: nw 3 ft at 7 seconds and nw 4 ft at 15 seconds.
PZZ400 250 Am Pst Sun Nov 3 2024
Synopsis for northern california waters - .steep seas have picked back up again early this morning and will peak this afternoon with gusts up to 25 kts nearshore and gales in the lee of cape mendocino. In addition to short period seas, a large long period swell will begin to fill in this afternoon. Increased northerly wind and steep seas will generally persist through mid week.
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Albion Click for Map Sun -- 01:35 AM PDT 4.29 feet High Tide Sun -- 05:08 AM PST 2.99 feet Low Tide Sun -- 06:45 AM PST Sunrise Sun -- 09:07 AM PST Moonrise Sun -- 11:04 AM PST 5.73 feet High Tide Sun -- 05:10 PM PST Sunset Sun -- 06:09 PM PST -0.40 feet Low Tide Sun -- 06:15 PM PST Moonset Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |   |
Albion, California, Tide feet
12 am |
3.8 |
1 am |
4.3 |
2 am |
4 |
3 am |
3.6 |
4 am |
3.2 |
5 am |
3 |
6 am |
3.1 |
7 am |
3.6 |
8 am |
4.2 |
9 am |
4.9 |
10 am |
5.5 |
11 am |
5.7 |
12 pm |
5.5 |
1 pm |
4.8 |
2 pm |
3.6 |
3 pm |
2.2 |
4 pm |
0.9 |
5 pm |
-0 |
6 pm |
-0.4 |
7 pm |
-0.2 |
8 pm |
0.4 |
9 pm |
1.3 |
10 pm |
2.3 |
11 pm |
3.2 |
Point Cabrillo Click for Map Sun -- 01:10 AM PST -0.00 knots Slack Sun -- 03:18 AM PST -0.60 knots Max Ebb Sun -- 06:19 AM PST 0.00 knots Slack Sun -- 06:46 AM PST Sunrise Sun -- 09:08 AM PST Moonrise Sun -- 09:14 AM PST 0.62 knots Max Flood Sun -- 11:49 AM PST -0.00 knots Slack Sun -- 03:25 PM PST -1.31 knots Max Ebb Sun -- 05:10 PM PST Sunset Sun -- 06:15 PM PST Moonset Sun -- 07:19 PM PST 0.00 knots Slack Sun -- 10:21 PM PST 0.94 knots Max Flood Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |   |
Point Cabrillo, California Current, knots
12 am |
0.8 |
1 am |
0.1 |
2 am |
-0.4 |
3 am |
-0.6 |
4 am |
-0.5 |
5 am |
-0.3 |
6 am |
-0.1 |
7 am |
0.2 |
8 am |
0.5 |
9 am |
0.6 |
10 am |
0.6 |
11 am |
0.3 |
12 pm |
-0.1 |
1 pm |
-0.5 |
2 pm |
-1 |
3 pm |
-1.3 |
4 pm |
-1.3 |
5 pm |
-1 |
6 pm |
-0.6 |
7 pm |
-0.1 |
8 pm |
0.3 |
9 pm |
0.7 |
10 pm |
0.9 |
11 pm |
0.9 |
FXUS66 KEKA 031157 AFDEKA
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION National Weather Service Eureka CA 357 AM PST Sun Nov 3 2024
SYNOPSIS
Dry weather and breezy northerly winds are expected for today. Northerlies strengthen again on Tuesday, followed by stronger northeasterlies over the interior Tuesday night. Dry weather is expected to prevail all next week.
DISCUSSION
Dry and breezy to locally windy conditions and clearer skies are expected today as high pressure builds offshore behind a surface front. Surprisingly winds have already gusted to 35-40 mph over usual wind-prone high terrain and ridges of SW Humboldt and NW Mendocino. Gusts to 20-25 mph are most probable for most coastal sites, though no doubt windier spots such as the headlands will gust to 30-40 mph. Winds decouple in the valleys later this evening and overnight, however there may be too much cloud cover for frost and freezing temperatures in the interior valleys of Humboldt and southern Mendocino at sites which have not already had a freeze this fall. Trinty for sure will have subfreezing temps and even northern Mendo/northern Lake, however these areas have been cleared for the growing season and have already had multiple freezes.
Another shortwave will move across the Pacific Northwest on Monday.
Above normal PWATS will likely spill over the offshore ridge and may generate light rain (a few hundredths) by evening for the North Coast as a decaying front approaches the west coast.
Broad upper and surface ridging will then rebuild offshore and maintain dry weather for the remainder of next week. Prime concern heading into Tue night and Wed will be the potential for strong gusty N-NE winds across mostly southern Lake County. NBM probabilities for gusts over 45 mph are less than 20% for all lower elevations (below 1500 feet), but ramp up to 40-60% for the higher elevations and ridges on the eastern periphery of Lake County Tue night/Wed AM.
Suspect a few wind-prone ridges will gust to 50 mph Tue night or Wed AM. There is a fire weather concern due to the lower humidity for southern Lake County which has not received very much rain at all this fall.
The dry offshore flow mid to late week will also make for ideal longwave cooling where winds decouple and go calm in the interior valleys. Assuming no low clouds or fog, freezing temperatures and frost are probable for some interior valleys other than Trinity, northern Mendocino and northern Lake.
The offshore flow pattern begins to breakdown and weaken toward the end of the week as another trough complex begins to approach.
Most all ensemble cluster means indicate above normal 500mb heights and riding dominating through Saturday, so suspect any rain is going to be on the light side and confined to the northern most zones. DB
AVIATION
Conditions early this morning have largely remained VFR to MVFR as some spotty low cloudiness impacts much of the area. Some spotty fog near the terminals is possible before sunrise as ample moisture is available from the recent rain. Breezy winds, especially at the coast, could reduce the fog potential. Regardless, LLWS is expected to remain elevated near UKI through 16Z. VFR conditions are expected for the rest of the day with clearing skies and gusty afternoon winds. JB
MARINE
A front has moved out of the area and northwest wind is quickly building behind. The strongest winds will be found in the lee of Cape Mendocino, with gale force gusts of up to 40 kts forecast. Peak wind gusts this afternoon nearshore are forecast to be around 25 to 30 kts. Steep to hazardous seas of 9 to 13 ft at 10 seconds are forecast to be associated with these winds. Winds south of Cape Mendocino will dip below gales overnight, while winds north of the cape subside to 5 to 10 kt. Seas will remain elevated, however. A long period NW swell will build in overnight, peaking around 15 ft at 18 seconds. Wind waves along with this swell could bring significant wave heights up to 19 ft. This swell will quickly diminish Monday into Tuesday.
A weak system is forecast to move through Monday, disrupting the northerly winds and keeping winds fairly light in the northern waters. The southern waters could still see gusts up to 30 kts Monday afternoon alongside steep wind waves. High pressure builds back in Tuesday, bringing back near-gale or gale force northerlies in the outer waters, and gusts up to 25 kts nearshore. Wave heights will remain elevated Tuesday as steep wind waves combine with the decaying NW swell. Conditions look likely to improve Wednesday as high pressure weakens. JB
FIRE WEATHER
No major concerns for today through Monday even with stronger northerlies and lower daytime min humidity.
Recent rainfall and wetter fuels continues to be the main reason for the low threat. Daytime temperatures will warm up Mon-Wed, especially for southern Mendo and Lake zones. Stronger northerly and northeasterly winds and lower humidity are expected Tue night into Wed. This will promote a higher threat, though fuels may not dry out significantly and remains a big unknown factor. NBM mean Fosberg index increases to 50+ along the eastern fringes of zone 264 Tue night and Wed. Even with wetter fuels, a headline for possible elevated conditions certainly seems appropriate for this time period for zone 264 which so far has received the least amount of rain this fall. DB
BEACH HAZARDS
WNW swell with 20+ second periods is forecast to build today. Shorter period northerly wind waves and gustier coastal northerly winds will be the mitigating factor for a major sneaker wave threat. The swell will continue to build this afternoon and evening and peak around 16 feet or more at 18 seconds. Swell of this magnitude will pose a moderate risk to beachgoers with surf or breaking waves from 20 to 24 feet. GFS-wave model is probably too low on swell heights and larger breaker are possible. This is first swell of this magnitude of the season and it is prudent to have a high surf advisory out. Anyone venturing near the ocean should take extra caution. Energetic long period swell will break in shallow water and rise up suddenly, pulling you into the cold and frigid water where survival times are less than 30 minutes even for strong swimmers. DB
Diminishing winds on Monday north of Cape Mendocino is forecast to diminish of the wave action aside from the remaining mid-to- long- period swell, which is forecast to remain at around 8 to 11 ft at 15 seconds. This could bring a risk of sneaker waves to the Humboldt and Del Norte coast Monday afternoon and evening. If these conditions do pan out, beachgoers should exercise caution as large, unexpected waves can sweep much farther up the beach without warning. Make beach visits safer and avoid climbing rocks and jetties, avoid steep beaches and stay much farther back from the water. JB
EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...
High Surf Advisory from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PDT Monday for CAZ101-103-104-109.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
Small Craft Advisory until 3 PM PDT Monday for PZZ450-455- 470.
Small Craft Advisory until noon PDT today for PZZ475.
Gale Warning from noon today to 9 PM PDT this evening for PZZ475.
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION National Weather Service Eureka CA 357 AM PST Sun Nov 3 2024
SYNOPSIS
Dry weather and breezy northerly winds are expected for today. Northerlies strengthen again on Tuesday, followed by stronger northeasterlies over the interior Tuesday night. Dry weather is expected to prevail all next week.
DISCUSSION
Dry and breezy to locally windy conditions and clearer skies are expected today as high pressure builds offshore behind a surface front. Surprisingly winds have already gusted to 35-40 mph over usual wind-prone high terrain and ridges of SW Humboldt and NW Mendocino. Gusts to 20-25 mph are most probable for most coastal sites, though no doubt windier spots such as the headlands will gust to 30-40 mph. Winds decouple in the valleys later this evening and overnight, however there may be too much cloud cover for frost and freezing temperatures in the interior valleys of Humboldt and southern Mendocino at sites which have not already had a freeze this fall. Trinty for sure will have subfreezing temps and even northern Mendo/northern Lake, however these areas have been cleared for the growing season and have already had multiple freezes.
Another shortwave will move across the Pacific Northwest on Monday.
Above normal PWATS will likely spill over the offshore ridge and may generate light rain (a few hundredths) by evening for the North Coast as a decaying front approaches the west coast.
Broad upper and surface ridging will then rebuild offshore and maintain dry weather for the remainder of next week. Prime concern heading into Tue night and Wed will be the potential for strong gusty N-NE winds across mostly southern Lake County. NBM probabilities for gusts over 45 mph are less than 20% for all lower elevations (below 1500 feet), but ramp up to 40-60% for the higher elevations and ridges on the eastern periphery of Lake County Tue night/Wed AM.
Suspect a few wind-prone ridges will gust to 50 mph Tue night or Wed AM. There is a fire weather concern due to the lower humidity for southern Lake County which has not received very much rain at all this fall.
The dry offshore flow mid to late week will also make for ideal longwave cooling where winds decouple and go calm in the interior valleys. Assuming no low clouds or fog, freezing temperatures and frost are probable for some interior valleys other than Trinity, northern Mendocino and northern Lake.
The offshore flow pattern begins to breakdown and weaken toward the end of the week as another trough complex begins to approach.
Most all ensemble cluster means indicate above normal 500mb heights and riding dominating through Saturday, so suspect any rain is going to be on the light side and confined to the northern most zones. DB
AVIATION
Conditions early this morning have largely remained VFR to MVFR as some spotty low cloudiness impacts much of the area. Some spotty fog near the terminals is possible before sunrise as ample moisture is available from the recent rain. Breezy winds, especially at the coast, could reduce the fog potential. Regardless, LLWS is expected to remain elevated near UKI through 16Z. VFR conditions are expected for the rest of the day with clearing skies and gusty afternoon winds. JB
MARINE
A front has moved out of the area and northwest wind is quickly building behind. The strongest winds will be found in the lee of Cape Mendocino, with gale force gusts of up to 40 kts forecast. Peak wind gusts this afternoon nearshore are forecast to be around 25 to 30 kts. Steep to hazardous seas of 9 to 13 ft at 10 seconds are forecast to be associated with these winds. Winds south of Cape Mendocino will dip below gales overnight, while winds north of the cape subside to 5 to 10 kt. Seas will remain elevated, however. A long period NW swell will build in overnight, peaking around 15 ft at 18 seconds. Wind waves along with this swell could bring significant wave heights up to 19 ft. This swell will quickly diminish Monday into Tuesday.
A weak system is forecast to move through Monday, disrupting the northerly winds and keeping winds fairly light in the northern waters. The southern waters could still see gusts up to 30 kts Monday afternoon alongside steep wind waves. High pressure builds back in Tuesday, bringing back near-gale or gale force northerlies in the outer waters, and gusts up to 25 kts nearshore. Wave heights will remain elevated Tuesday as steep wind waves combine with the decaying NW swell. Conditions look likely to improve Wednesday as high pressure weakens. JB
FIRE WEATHER
No major concerns for today through Monday even with stronger northerlies and lower daytime min humidity.
Recent rainfall and wetter fuels continues to be the main reason for the low threat. Daytime temperatures will warm up Mon-Wed, especially for southern Mendo and Lake zones. Stronger northerly and northeasterly winds and lower humidity are expected Tue night into Wed. This will promote a higher threat, though fuels may not dry out significantly and remains a big unknown factor. NBM mean Fosberg index increases to 50+ along the eastern fringes of zone 264 Tue night and Wed. Even with wetter fuels, a headline for possible elevated conditions certainly seems appropriate for this time period for zone 264 which so far has received the least amount of rain this fall. DB
BEACH HAZARDS
WNW swell with 20+ second periods is forecast to build today. Shorter period northerly wind waves and gustier coastal northerly winds will be the mitigating factor for a major sneaker wave threat. The swell will continue to build this afternoon and evening and peak around 16 feet or more at 18 seconds. Swell of this magnitude will pose a moderate risk to beachgoers with surf or breaking waves from 20 to 24 feet. GFS-wave model is probably too low on swell heights and larger breaker are possible. This is first swell of this magnitude of the season and it is prudent to have a high surf advisory out. Anyone venturing near the ocean should take extra caution. Energetic long period swell will break in shallow water and rise up suddenly, pulling you into the cold and frigid water where survival times are less than 30 minutes even for strong swimmers. DB
Diminishing winds on Monday north of Cape Mendocino is forecast to diminish of the wave action aside from the remaining mid-to- long- period swell, which is forecast to remain at around 8 to 11 ft at 15 seconds. This could bring a risk of sneaker waves to the Humboldt and Del Norte coast Monday afternoon and evening. If these conditions do pan out, beachgoers should exercise caution as large, unexpected waves can sweep much farther up the beach without warning. Make beach visits safer and avoid climbing rocks and jetties, avoid steep beaches and stay much farther back from the water. JB
EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...
High Surf Advisory from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PDT Monday for CAZ101-103-104-109.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
Small Craft Advisory until 3 PM PDT Monday for PZZ450-455- 470.
Small Craft Advisory until noon PDT today for PZZ475.
Gale Warning from noon today to 9 PM PDT this evening for PZZ475.
Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air | Water | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
46014 - PT ARENA - 19NM North of Point Arena, CA | 12 mi | 48 min | NNW 21G | 56°F | 53°F | 30.11 | 51°F | |
ANVC1 - 9416841 - Arena Cove, CA | 24 mi | 58 min | WNW 1.9G | 52°F | 54°F | 30.11 |
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