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 later today 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 9:00 am PST on November 7, 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-
Small Craft Advisory in effect from 4 PM PST this afternoon through this evening
Today
SW wind 25 to 35 kt...becoming W 15 to 25 kt late. Wind waves 4 to 6 ft subsiding to 2 to 4 ft. W swell 22 ft at 16 seconds. Showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Tonight
W wind 15 to 25 kt...becoming SW 10 to 20 kt in the evening. Wind waves 1 to 4 ft. W swell 20 ft at 15 seconds. Showers and chance of thunderstorms.
Sun
S wind 10 to 15 kt rising to 15 to 25 kt late in the morning...then rising to 20 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 1 or 2 ft...building to 3 to 5 ft in the afternoon. W swell 18 ft at 14 seconds. Chance of rain in the morning...then rain in the afternoon.
Sun Night
S wind 25 to 35 kt rising to 30 to 40 kt after midnight. Wind waves 4 to 7 ft. W swell 16 ft.
Mon
S wind 30 to 40 kt...becoming SW 25 to 35 kt in the afternoon...then becoming W 10 to 20 kt in the evening. Wind waves 5 to 7 ft...subsiding to 1 to 3 ft in the evening. W swell 16 ft... subsiding to 13 ft in the evening.
Tue
S wind 20 to 30 kt. Wind waves 3 to 5 ft. W swell 12 ft subsiding to 10 ft.
Wed
W wind 10 to 20 kt. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. W swell 10 ft.
Marine Statement