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FZPN23 KWNM 280343
OFFN08

NAVTEX Marine Forecast for northern California waters
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
843 PM PDT Thu Jun 27 2024

Conditions given represent the highest within that period.

...Please refer to Coastal Waters Forecasts (CWF) available
through NOAA Weather Radio and other means for detailed coastal
waters forecasts...

The National Weather Service is accepting public comments until
July 29 2024 on a proposal to replace feet with meters when
describing seas in a variety of National Marine Center text
and graphical products for the Offshore and High Seas Areas
only. To learn more please visit the following URL:
https://ocean.weather.gov/proposed-meters.php

.SYNOPSIS...High pressure will build E into the N and central
areas tonight through Sat night before weakening Sun as a weak
cold front approaches the area. The cold front will dissipate as
it moves into the N and central waters later Sun and Sun night.
High pressure will rebuild W and NW of the N and central waters
Mon, and strengthen through Tue night. A low pressure trough
along much of the California coast will intensify along the
central and southern areas Sat night and Sun, and then
reintensify along the N and central areas Sun night through Tue
night. Cambria NAVTEX is reported inoperable. Technicians are
aware. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Point Saint George to Point Arena

...GALE FORCE WINDS POSSIBLE MON NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.FRI...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.SAT...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SUN...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.MON...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.

Point Arena to Point Piedras Blancas

.TONIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.FRI...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.SAT...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft.
.SUN...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.MON...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.