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FZPN23 KWNM 300954
OFFN08

NAVTEX Marine Forecast for northern California waters
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
254 AM PDT Sun Jun 30 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...A ridge over the NW portion will weaken today as a
weak cold front enters the waters and dissipates tonight. High
pressure will slowly strengthen NW of the waters tonight into
Tue, then gradually weaken Tue night through Thu night. A trough
will continue along the California coast today, then strengthen
tonight and Mon. The trough will persist through Thu night while
slowly weakening Wed night into Thu night. Cambria NAVTEX is
reported inoperable. Technicians are aware. We apologize for the
inconvenience.

Point Saint George to Point Arena

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.TONIGHT...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.MON...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.WED...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.THU...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.

Point Arena to Point Piedras Blancas

...GALE FORCE WINDS POSSIBLE TUE...

.TODAY...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.MON...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.WED...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.THU...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.