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WaveCast Central California
3-10-2010 2:45 PM

NNW 8-Day Forecast
Data as of 3/10/2010, 2:45 PM
3/9/2010 8:00 AM - 3/17/2010 0:00 AM

3/9/20103/10/20103/11/20103/12/20103/13/20103/14/20103/15/20103/16/20103/17/2010
Dir: 306
Max: 15-18
Prd: 11
Dir: 312
Max: 20-23
Prd: 15
Dir: 311
Max: 18-22
Prd: 14
Dir: 310
Max: 16-19
Prd: 15
Dir: 306
Max: 19-22
Prd: 14
Dir: 303
Max: 15-18
Prd: 13
Dir: 299
Max: 15-18
Prd: 16
Dir: 296
Max: 20-24
Prd: 16
Dir: 297
Max: 21-24
Prd: 16

SSW 8-Day Forecast
Data as of 3/10/2010, 2:45 PM
3/9/2010 8:00 AM - 3/17/2010 0:00 AM

3/9/20103/10/20103/11/20103/12/20103/13/20103/14/20103/15/20103/16/20103/17/2010
Dir: 208
Max: 1-2
Prd: 17
Dir: 191
Max: 2-3
Prd: 15
Dir: 191
Max: 2-3
Prd: 15
Dir: 183
Max: 2-3
Prd: 16
Dir: 181
Max: 2-3
Prd: 15
Dir: 177
Max: 1-2
Prd: 13
Dir: 220
Max: 1-2
Prd: 16
Dir: 213
Max: 1-1
Prd: 15
Dir: 220
Max: 1-1
Prd: 13


Forecast Based on WaveWatchIII Data Courtesy NOAA/NWS/NCEP Ocean Modeling Branch

Tuesday, March the 9th: Swell will be coming in from 306 degrees with 15 to 18 foot surf with 11 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 1 to 2 feet from 208 degrees with 17 second periods.

Wednesday, March the 10th: Our call is for an increase in NNW energy compared to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 312 degrees with 20 to 23 foot surf with 15 second periods around NNW facing breaks. We're also looking at an increase in SSW energy. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 2 to 3 feet from 191 degrees with 15 second periods.

Thursday, March the 11th: Look for a decrease in NNW energy from yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 311 degrees with 18 to 22 foot surf with 14 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 2 to 3 feet from 191 degrees with 15 second periods.

Friday, March the 12th: We're expecting a decrease in NNW energy. Swell will be coming in from 310 degrees with 16 to 19 foot surf with 15 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 2 to 3 feet from 183 degrees with 16 second periods.

Saturday, March the 13th: We're expecting an increase in NNW energy. Swell will be coming in from 306 degrees with 19 to 22 foot surf with 14 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 2 to 3 feet from 181 degrees with 15 second periods.

Sunday, March the 14th: Look for a decrease in NNW energy from yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 303 degrees with 15 to 18 foot surf with 13 second periods around NNW facing breaks. We're also looking at a decrease in SSW energy. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 1 to 2 feet from 177 degrees with 13 second periods.

Monday, March the 15th: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 299 degrees with 15 to 18 foot surf with 16 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 1 to 2 feet from 220 degrees with 16 second periods.

Tuesday, March the 16th: Our call is for an increase in NNW energy compared to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 296 degrees with 20 to 24 foot surf with 16 second periods around NNW facing breaks. We're also looking at a decrease in SSW energy. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 1 to 1 feet from 213 degrees with 15 second periods.

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