Surf Forecasts:: Northern California
See also:NCal Wave Report
WaveCast Northern California
9-2-2010 2:45 PM
NNW 8-Day Forecast
Data as of 9/2/2010, 2:45 PM
9/1/2010 8:00 AM - 9/9/2010 0:00 AM
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| 9/1/2010 | 9/2/2010 | 9/3/2010 | 9/4/2010 | 9/5/2010 | 9/6/2010 | 9/7/2010 | 9/8/2010 | 9/9/2010 |
| Dir: 308 Max: 4-5 Prd: 8 |
Dir: 314 Max: 4-5 Prd: 9 |
Dir: 314 Max: 4-5 Prd: 9 |
Dir: 309 Max: 7-8 Prd: 8 |
Dir: 311 Max: 9-11 Prd: 9 |
Dir: 311 Max: 9-11 Prd: 9 |
Dir: 310 Max: 8-9 Prd: 9 |
Dir: 308 Max: 5-6 Prd: 7 |
Dir: 312 Max: 3-4 Prd: 10 |
SSW 8-Day Forecast
Data as of 9/2/2010, 2:45 PM
9/1/2010 8:00 AM - 9/9/2010 0:00 AM
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| 9/1/2010 | 9/2/2010 | 9/3/2010 | 9/4/2010 | 9/5/2010 | 9/6/2010 | 9/7/2010 | 9/8/2010 | 9/9/2010 |
| Dir: 173 Max: 2-3 Prd: 16 |
Dir: 172 Max: 2-3 Prd: 15 |
Dir: 171 Max: 3-4 Prd: 15 |
Dir: 172 Max: 2-3 Prd: 15 |
Dir: 166 Max: 1-2 Prd: 16 |
Dir: 166 Max: 1-2 Prd: 15 |
Dir: 166 Max: 2-3 Prd: 13 |
Dir: 165 Max: 2-2 Prd: 12 |
Dir: 164 Max: 1-2 Prd: 11 |
Forecast Based on WaveWatchIII Data Courtesy NOAA/NWS/NCEP Ocean Modeling Branch
Wednesday, September the 1st: Swell will be coming in from 308 degrees with 4 to 5 foot surf with 8 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 2 to 3 feet from 173 degrees with 16 second periods.
Thursday, September the 2nd: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 314 degrees with 4 to 5 foot surf with 9 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 172 degrees with 15 second periods.
Friday, September the 3rd: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 314 degrees with 4 to 5 foot surf with 9 second periods around NNW facing breaks. We're also looking at an increase in SSW energy. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 3 to 4 feet from 171 degrees with 15 second periods.
Saturday, September the 4th: Our call is for an increase in NNW energy compared to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 309 degrees with 7 to 8 foot surf with 8 second periods around NNW facing breaks. We're also looking at a decrease in SSW energy. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 2 to 3 feet from 172 degrees with 15 second periods.
Sunday, September the 5th: We're expecting an increase in NNW energy. Swell will be coming in from 311 degrees with 9 to 11 foot surf with 9 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 166 degrees with 16 second periods.
Monday, September the 6th: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 311 degrees with 9 to 11 foot surf with 9 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 166 degrees with 15 second periods.
Tuesday, September the 7th: Look for a decrease in NNW energy from yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 310 degrees with 8 to 9 foot surf with 9 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 166 degrees with 13 second periods.
Wednesday, September the 8th: We're expecting a decrease in NNW energy. Swell will be coming in from 308 degrees with 5 to 6 foot surf with 7 second periods around NNW facing breaks. We're also looking at a decrease in SSW energy. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 2 to 2 feet from 165 degrees with 12 second periods.
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