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Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm (PZZ540) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm (PZZ540)
Issued by: National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey, CA
Last Update: 829 AM PDT Tue Sep 8 2026		Print

Today: NE wind around 5 kt, veering to SE late this morning, veering to W this afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: NW 4 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 12 seconds.

Tonight: NW wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 11 seconds.

Wed: N wind around 5 kt, backing to NW in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 11 seconds.

Wed Night: NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave detail: NW 4 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 10 seconds.

Thu: NW wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 12 seconds.

Thu Night: NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 11 seconds.

Fri: NW wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: NW 6 ft at 8 seconds and SW 3 ft at 14 seconds.

Fri Night: NW wind 15 to 20 kt, rising to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.

Sat: NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: NW 6 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.

Sat Night: NW wind 20 to 25 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds.






Zone Forecast: Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm (PZZ540)

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