Synopsis For Southern Washington And Northern Oregon Coast
Southerly gales ahead of a strong frontal system through Thursday evening. The front will move ashore late Thursday afternoon. A large swell train will move into the waters late this week behind the frontal system.
Forecast as of 2:30 am PST on November 5, 2009
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
Gale Warning in effect
Today
S wind 30 to 40 kt. Wind waves 8 ft. SW swell 6 ft building to 13 ft at 9 seconds. Rain.
Tonight
SW wind 20 to 30 kt. Wind waves 6 ft. SW swell 16 ft at 12 seconds. Showers.
Fri
SW wind 20 to 30 kt. Wind waves 6 ft. W swell 24 ft at 16 seconds. Showers.
Fri Night
SW wind 15 to 25 kt. Wind waves 4 ft. W swell 25 ft.
Sat
SW wind 10 to 20 kt. Wind waves 3 ft. W swell 23 ft.
Sun
SW wind 10 to 20 kt becoming se 25 to 35 kt sun evening. Wind waves 3 ft building to 6 ft. W swell 20 ft.
Mon
Se wind 25 to 35 kt becoming SW 20 kt. Wind waves 7 ft subsiding to 3 ft. W swell 14 ft.
Marine Statement