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.
Cape Mendocino To Pt Arena 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 7 to 9 ft. Mixed swell...NW 12 to 14 ft at 12 seconds and NW 10 to 12 ft at 10 seconds. Showers likely early in the morning...then chance of showers in the afternoon.
Tonight
N wind 20 to 30 kt. Wind waves 5 to 7 ft. NW swell 12 to 14 ft at 14 seconds.
Tue
N wind 10 to 20 kt. Wind waves 3 to 5 ft. W swell 11 to 13 ft at 14 seconds.
Tue Night
NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Wind waves 3 to 5 ft. W swell 10 to 12 ft. Slight chance of showers.
Wed
N wind 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. W swell 8 to 10 ft.
Thu
N wind 5 to 15 kt. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. W swell 6 to 8 ft.
Fri
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft. W swell 8 to 10 ft. Chance of rain.
