Forecast as of 3:00 am PST on February 13, 2012
Synopsis For Northern California Waters
The interaction between an exiting cold front and a building high pressure system has increased the pressure gradient across the area. Subsequently the winds have increased to near gale force from the north across the outer waters. Gusts to near gale force will continue across the outer waters through this evening.
Pt St George To Cape Mendocino Out 10 Nm-
Forecast as of 3:00 am PST on February 13, 2012
Small Craft Advisory in effect through Wednesday afternoon
Today
NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Wind waves 6 to 8 ft. Mixed swell...W 11 to 13 ft at 12 seconds and NW 10 to 12 ft at 9 seconds. Showers likely early in the morning...then chance of showers in the afternoon.
Tonight
N wind 15 to 25 kt. Wind waves 3 to 5 ft. W swell 11 to 13 ft at 14 seconds. Slight chance of showers in the evening.
Tue
N wind 5 to 15 kt. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. W swell 11 to 13 ft at 14 seconds. Slight chance of rain in the afternoon.
Tue Night
NW wind 5 to 15 kt. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. W swell 9 to 11 ft. Chance of showers.
Wed
N wind 5 to 15 kt. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. W swell 8 to 10 ft.
Thu
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft. W swell 6 to 8 ft. Slight chance of rain.
Fri
N wind 5 to 10 kt...becoming SW. Wind waves 1 foot or less. W swell 8 to 10 ft. Chance of rain.
