Surf Forecasts:: Northern California
See also:NCal Wave Report
WaveCast Northern California
5-17-2012 2:45 PM
NNW 8-Day Forecast
Data as of 5/17/2012, 2:45 PM
5/16/2012 8:00 AM - 5/24/2012 0:00 AM
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| 5/16/2012 | 5/17/2012 | 5/18/2012 | 5/19/2012 | 5/20/2012 | 5/21/2012 | 5/22/2012 | 5/23/2012 | 5/24/2012 |
| Dir: 303 Max: 2-3 Prd: 7 |
Dir: 311 Max: 9-11 Prd: 9 |
Dir: 313 Max: 10-12 Prd: 9 |
Dir: 312 Max: 7-8 Prd: 9 |
Dir: 311 Max: 4-5 Prd: 8 |
Dir: 312 Max: 3-4 Prd: 7 |
Dir: 306 Max: 6-7 Prd: 7 |
Dir: 310 Max: 10-12 Prd: 9 |
Dir: 310 Max: 10-12 Prd: 9 |
SSW 8-Day Forecast
Data as of 5/17/2012, 2:45 PM
5/16/2012 8:00 AM - 5/24/2012 0:00 AM
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| Dir: 201 Max: 3-4 Prd: 16 |
Dir: 202 Max: 2-3 Prd: 15 |
Dir: 202 Max: 2-2 Prd: 14 |
Dir: 198 Max: 2-3 Prd: 16 |
Dir: 200 Max: 1-2 Prd: 14 |
Dir: 196 Max: 2-2 Prd: 16 |
Dir: 204 Max: 1-2 Prd: 13 |
Dir: 198 Max: 1-1 Prd: 13 |
Dir: 202 Max: 0-1 Prd: 12 |
Forecast Based on WaveWatchIII Data Courtesy NOAA/NWS/NCEP Ocean Modeling Branch
Wednesday, May the 16th: Swell will be coming in from 303 degrees with 2 to 3 foot surf with 7 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 3 to 4 feet from 201 degrees with 16 second periods.
Thursday, May the 17th: Our call is for an increase in NNW energy compared to yesterday. 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 2 to 3 feet from 202 degrees with 15 second periods.
Friday, May the 18th: We're expecting an increase in NNW energy. Swell will be coming in from 313 degrees with 10 to 12 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 2 to 2 feet from 202 degrees with 14 second periods.
Saturday, May the 19th: Look for a decrease in NNW energy from yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 312 degrees with 7 to 8 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 198 degrees with 16 second periods.
Sunday, May the 20th: We're expecting a decrease in NNW energy. Swell will be coming in from 311 degrees with 4 to 5 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 1 to 2 feet from 200 degrees with 14 second periods.
Monday, May the 21st: Look for a decrease in NNW energy from yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 312 degrees with 3 to 4 foot surf with 7 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 2 to 2 feet from 196 degrees with 16 second periods.
Tuesday, May the 22nd: Our call is for an increase in NNW energy compared to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 306 degrees with 6 to 7 foot surf with 7 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 204 degrees with 13 second periods.
Wednesday, May the 23rd: We're expecting an increase in NNW energy. Swell will be coming in from 310 degrees with 10 to 12 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 1 feet from 198 degrees with 13 second periods.
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