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.
Inner Waters From Point Mugu To San Mateo Pt. Ca Including Santa
Catalina And Santa Barbara 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 W 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt in the afternoon. Combined seas 7 to 10 ft dominant period 12 seconds. Chance of showers.
Tonight
W winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt...except NW winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt western portion after midnight. Combined seas 9 to 12 ft dominant period 10 seconds. Chance of showers in the evening.
Tue
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt western portion... otherwise NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Combined seas 8 to 11 ft dominant period 10 seconds.
Tue Night
W winds 5 to 15 kt in the evening...becoming variable 10 kt or less. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 6 to 8 ft.
Wed
Se winds 5 to 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 5 to 7 ft. Slight chance of showers in the morning...then chance of showers.
Wed Night
W winds 5 to 15 kt in the evening...becoming N. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 5 to 7 ft. Chance of showers in the evening...then slight chance of showers.
Thu
N winds 10 to 20 kt. Wind waves 2 to 3 ft. W swell 4 to 6 ft.
Fri
NW winds 5 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 4 to 6 ft.
