Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Monterey CA

Marine Point Forecast

[NOTICE]
    • Friday

      Friday:S wind 6 to 14 kt, with gusts as high as 28 kt. Rain, mainly after 4pm.   N swell 0 ft at 0 seconds. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

      S 14kt
      < 1ft

    • Friday Night

      Friday Night:SE wind 10 to 16 kt becoming S after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 kt. Rain.   N swell 0 ft at 0 seconds. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

      S 16kt
      < 1ft

    • Saturday

      Saturday:S wind 8 to 16 kt, with gusts as high as 26 kt. Rain.   N swell 0 ft at 0 seconds. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

      S 16kt
      < 1ft

    • Saturday Night

      Saturday Night:S wind around 12 kt, with gusts as high as 20 kt. Rain.   N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

      S 12kt
      < 1ft

    • Sunday

      Sunday:SSW wind 10 to 12 kt, with gusts as high as 18 kt. Rain.   N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

      SSW 12kt
      < 1ft

    • Sunday Night

      Sunday Night:S wind around 6 kt. Rain.   N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

      S 6kt
      < 1ft

    • Monday

      Monday:S wind 8 to 10 kt. Rain.   N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

      S 10kt
      < 1ft

    • Monday Night

      Monday Night:SSE wind 6 to 8 kt becoming ESE after midnight. Rain likely.   N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

      SSE 8kt
      < 1ft

    • Tuesday

      Tuesday:E wind around 6 kt becoming N in the afternoon. A chance of rain.   N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

      ENE 6kt
      < 1ft


Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point

Last Update: 2:04 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid: 4am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026

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Detailed Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

Friday
S wind 6 to 14 kt, with gusts as high as 28 kt. Rain, mainly after 4pm. N swell 0 ft at 0 seconds. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Friday Night
SE wind 10 to 16 kt becoming S after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 kt. Rain. N swell 0 ft at 0 seconds. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Saturday
S wind 8 to 16 kt, with gusts as high as 26 kt. Rain. N swell 0 ft at 0 seconds. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Saturday Night
S wind around 12 kt, with gusts as high as 20 kt. Rain. N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Sunday
SSW wind 10 to 12 kt, with gusts as high as 18 kt. Rain. N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Sunday Night
S wind around 6 kt. Rain. N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Monday
S wind 8 to 10 kt. Rain. N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Monday Night
SSE wind 6 to 8 kt becoming ESE after midnight. Rain likely. N swell 0 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Tuesday
E wind around 6 kt becoming N in the afternoon. A chance of rain. 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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Point Forecast: 36.61°N 121.88°W
Last Update: 2:04 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid: 4am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
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