Widespread Precipitation and Gusty Winds in the West; Snow from the Great Lakes to the Northeast

A Pacific storm system is expected to bring strong winds and more precipitation to the western U.S., along with the likelihood of snowfall into the Sierra Nevada. Accumulating snow will develop downwind from the Great Lakes into parts of the Northeast through Saturday. Polar air will surge into the eastern half of the country this weekend. Read More >

12NM ESE Santa Cruz CA

Marine Point Forecast

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    • Today

      Today:SSW wind 14 to 21 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 kt. Rain, mainly before 5pm.   N swell 0 ft at 0 seconds. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

      SSW 21kt
      < 1ft

    • Tonight

      Tonight:W wind 5 to 10 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt after midnight. A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain after 2am.   N swell 0 ft at 0 seconds. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

      W 10kt⇓
      < 1ft

    • Saturday

      Saturday:Variable winds 5 kt or less. Increasing clouds. N swell 0 ft at 0 seconds. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

      Light Wind
      < 1ft

    • Saturday Night

      Saturday Night:Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly cloudy. N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

      Light Wind
      < 1ft

    • Sunday

      Sunday:ESE wind 6 to 10 kt becoming SSW in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 kt. A chance of rain after 10am.   N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

      SSW 10kt
      < 1ft

    • Sunday Night

      Sunday Night:SW wind 9 to 12 kt becoming NNW after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 kt. Rain.   N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

      SW 12kt
      < 1ft

    • Monday

      Monday:Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming NW 5 to 8 kt in the afternoon. A chance of rain, mainly before 4pm.   N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

      ⇑NW 8kt
      < 1ft

    • Monday Night

      Monday Night:N wind 6 to 11 kt, with gusts as high as 18 kt. A slight chance of rain.   N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

      N 11kt
      < 1ft

    • Tuesday

      Tuesday:Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming WNW 5 to 7 kt in the afternoon. Sunny. N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

      ⇑WNW 7kt
      < 1ft


Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point

Last Update: 8:41 am PST Nov 13, 2026
Forecast Valid: 9am PST Nov 13, 2026-6pm PST Nov 19, 2026

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Detailed Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

Today
SSW wind 14 to 21 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 kt. Rain, mainly before 5pm. N swell 0 ft at 0 seconds. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Tonight
W wind 5 to 10 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt after midnight. A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain after 2am. N swell 0 ft at 0 seconds. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Saturday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Increasing clouds. N swell 0 ft at 0 seconds. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Saturday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly cloudy. N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Sunday
ESE wind 6 to 10 kt becoming SSW in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 kt. A chance of rain after 10am. N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Sunday Night
SW wind 9 to 12 kt becoming NNW after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 kt. Rain. N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Monday
Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming NW 5 to 8 kt in the afternoon. A chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Monday Night
N wind 6 to 11 kt, with gusts as high as 18 kt. A slight chance of rain. N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Tuesday
Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming WNW 5 to 7 kt in the afternoon. Sunny. N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

*Notices:

  1. This forecast is for a single location. For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the NDFD graphics.
  2. The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm etc. These watches/warnings/advisories are issued for the entire zone in which the point resides and mariners should act accordingly.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

Point Forecast: 36.87°N 121.81°W
Last Update: 8:41 am PST Nov 13, 2026
Forecast Valid: 9am PST Nov 13, 2026-6pm PST Nov 19, 2026
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