Surf Forecasts:: Northern California
See also:NCal Wave Report
WaveCast Northern California
3-19-2010 2:45 PM
NNW 8-Day Forecast
Data as of 3/19/2010, 2:45 PM
3/18/2010 8:00 AM - 3/26/2010 0:00 AM
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| 3/18/2010 | 3/19/2010 | 3/20/2010 | 3/21/2010 | 3/22/2010 | 3/23/2010 | 3/24/2010 | 3/25/2010 | 3/26/2010 |
| Dir: 299 Max: 13-15 Prd: 12 |
Dir: 303 Max: 8-10 Prd: 12 |
Dir: 293 Max: 5-7 Prd: 15 |
Dir: 286 Max: 8-10 Prd: 13 |
Dir: 284 Max: 8-10 Prd: 12 |
Dir: 304 Max: 5-7 Prd: 8 |
Dir: 305 Max: 7-9 Prd: 11 |
Dir: 292 Max: 12-15 Prd: 14 |
Dir: 291 Max: 12-14 Prd: 13 |
SSW 8-Day Forecast
Data as of 3/19/2010, 2:45 PM
3/18/2010 8:00 AM - 3/26/2010 0:00 AM
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| Dir: 192 Max: 3-4 Prd: 16 |
Dir: 191 Max: 4-5 Prd: 15 |
Dir: 192 Max: 3-4 Prd: 15 |
Dir: 192 Max: 3-4 Prd: 14 |
Dir: 211 Max: 4-5 Prd: 20 |
Dir: 212 Max: 4-5 Prd: 20 |
Dir: 212 Max: 4-5 Prd: 18 |
Dir: 213 Max: 3-4 Prd: 16 |
Dir: 214 Max: 2-2 Prd: 15 |
Forecast Based on WaveWatchIII Data Courtesy NOAA/NWS/NCEP Ocean Modeling Branch
Thursday, March the 18th: Swell will be coming in from 299 degrees with 13 to 15 foot surf with 12 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 3 to 4 feet from 192 degrees with 16 second periods.
Friday, March the 19th: Look for a decrease in NNW energy from yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 303 degrees with 8 to 10 foot surf with 12 second periods around NNW facing breaks. We're also looking at an increase in SSW energy. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 4 to 5 feet from 191 degrees with 15 second periods.
Saturday, March the 20th: We're expecting a decrease in NNW energy. Swell will be coming in from 293 degrees with 5 to 7 foot surf with 15 second periods around NNW facing breaks. We're also looking at a decrease in SSW energy. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 3 to 4 feet from 192 degrees with 15 second periods.
Sunday, March the 21st: Our call is for an increase in NNW energy compared to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 286 degrees with 8 to 10 foot surf with 13 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 3 to 4 feet from 192 degrees with 14 second periods.
Monday, March the 22nd: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 284 degrees with 8 to 10 foot surf with 12 second periods around NNW facing breaks. We're also looking at an increase in SSW energy. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 4 to 5 feet from 211 degrees with 20 second periods.
Tuesday, March the 23rd: Look for a decrease in NNW energy from yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 304 degrees with 5 to 7 foot surf with 8 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 4 to 5 feet from 212 degrees with 20 second periods.
Wednesday, March the 24th: We're expecting an increase in NNW energy. Swell will be coming in from 305 degrees with 7 to 9 foot surf with 11 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 4 to 5 feet from 212 degrees with 18 second periods.
Thursday, March the 25th: Our call is for an increase in NNW energy compared to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 292 degrees with 12 to 15 foot surf with 14 second periods around NNW facing breaks. We're also looking at a decrease in SSW energy. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 3 to 4 feet from 213 degrees with 16 second periods.
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