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 2:36 am PST on November 7, 2009
Columbia River Bar-
Small Craft Advisory for rough Columbia River bar in effect through Sunday morning
In The Main Channel
Combined seas 23 to 27 ft. Breakers are expected through at least this evening...most frequent during the Ebb around 745 am this morning and during the strong Ebb around 745 PM this evening.