Forecast as of 2:46 am PST on February 13, 2012
including The Channel islands National marine Sanctuary and
National Park...at 09z...or 1 am PST...a frontal system
approaching central California this morning will move over the
entire area today and NW gale force winds will previal through
early Tue. A ridge of high pres will build over the area Tue. A
trough of low pres is then expected to move S over the area Wed.
East Santa Barbara Channel From Pt. Conception To Pt. Mugu Including
Santa Cruz And Anacapa Islands-
Forecast as of 2:46 am PST on February 13, 2012
Gale Warning in effect from 1 PM PST this afternoon through Tuesday morning
Today
NW winds 5 to 15 kt...becoming 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt by the afternoon. Combined seas 8 to 11 ft dominant period 12 seconds. Chance of showers.
Tonight
NW winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt. Combined seas 9 to 12 ft dominant period 10 seconds. Slight chance of showers in the evening.
Tue
NW winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt...becoming W 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Combined seas 7 to 10 ft dominant period 10 seconds.
Tue Night
NW winds 10 to 20 kt with local gusts to 25 kt in the evening...becoming N 5 to 15 kt. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. W swell 6 to 8 ft.
Wed
Winds variable 10 kt or less...becoming W 5 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 6 to 8 ft. Slight chance of showers in the morning...then chance of showers.
Wed Night
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 25 kt western portion in the evening. Otherwise winds variable 10 kt or less... becoming NW after midnight. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. W swell 5 to 7 ft. Chance of showers in the evening.
Thu
NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Wind waves 2 to 3 ft. W swell 4 to 6 ft.
Fri
NW winds around 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 4 to 6 ft.
