Moderate NW Swell Through Sunday, Then Decreasing - NorCal

Originally posted on SURFER | Last updated 4/13/24

Breezy fresh to strong winds continue across the coastal waters in wake of a frontal passage. The occasional near gale force gust, particularly in the southern coastal waters, cannot be ruled out through tonight. Showers and isolated thunderstorms will impact the waters this evening and into the overnight hours before diminishing in coverage on Sunday. Moderate period northwesterly swell will continue to build through the waters through tonight beginning its abating trend Sunday.

SUN
NW winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Wind waves 3 to 4 ft. NW swell 6 to 8 ft at 11 seconds and S around 2 ft at 16 seconds. A chance of showers.

SUN NIGHT
NW winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Wind waves 6 to 8 ft. NW swell 5 to 6 ft at 10 seconds and S around 2 ft at 15 seconds.

MON
N winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Wind waves 9 to 11 ft. NW swell 4 to 5 ft at 13 seconds and S around 2 ft at 18 seconds.

MON NIGHT
N winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Wind waves 11 to 13 ft. Mixed swell NW 3 to 4 ft at 13 seconds and S around 2 ft at 17 seconds.

TUE
N winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots. Wind waves around 12 ft. Mixed swell NW 3 to 4 ft at 12 seconds and S around 2 ft at 19 seconds.

TUE NIGHT
N winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Wind waves around 11 ft. NW swell 3 to 5 ft at 12 seconds and S around 2 ft at 19 seconds.

WED
N winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Wind waves 8 to 10 ft. Mixed swell NW 2 to 4 ft and S 2 to 3 ft.

NOAA

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