Synopsis For Southern Washington And Northern Oregon Coast
Very large swell generated by a strong Gulf of Alaska storm system is moving through the coastal waters. This swell will continue to impact the waters through the weekend... gradually subsiding late Saturday through early next week. A series of cold fronts will move through the waters as well...bringing gale force winds today and possibly again on Sun night or Mon.
Forecast as of 2:54 am PST on November 7, 2009
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out
10 Nm-
Gale Warning in effect through this afternoon
Today
S to SW wind rising to 25 to 35 kt...then becoming W 15 to 25 kt late. Wind waves 4 to 6 ft subsiding to 2 to 4 ft late. W swell 23 ft at 16 seconds...subsiding to 21 ft at 16 seconds in the afternoon. Showers and scattered tstms.
Tonight
W swell 20 ft at 15 seconds. W wind 10 to 20 kt. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. Showers and chance of tstms.
Sun
S wind 15 to 25 kt. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. W swell 18 ft at 14 seconds. Chance of rain in the morning...then rain in the afternoon.
Sun Night
S wind 25 to 30 kt rising to 30 to 40 kt after midnight. Wind waves 5 to 7 ft. W swell 16 ft.
Mon
S wind 30 to 40 kt...becoming SW 15 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 5 to 7 ft subsiding to 2 to 4 ft. W swell 16 ft...subsiding to 13 ft in the evening.
Tue
S wind 15 to 25 kt...becoming W 10 to 20 kt in the evening. Wind waves 1 to 4 ft. W swell 12 ft.
Wed
W wind 15 to 25 kt. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. W swell 10 ft.
Marine Statement