Synopsis For The Southern Oregon Coastal Waters
High pressure remains over the waters through the weekend. South winds will increase Monday afternoon into Tuesday as a strong low lifts through the offshore waters and a cold front pushes inland. West swells increase during this time. High pressure returns Wednesday.
Forecast as of 8:19 PM PST on March 13, 2010
Waters From Cape Blanco Or To Pt. St. George Ca From 10 To 60 Nm-
Small Craft Advisory for hazardous seas in effect through late Monday night
Tonight
S wind 5 to 15 kt northern portion and S 5 kt southern portion. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 11 to 12 ft at 13 seconds...subsiding to 9 to 10 ft at 12 seconds after midnight.
Sun
S wind 10 to 20 kt northern portion and S 5 to 15 kt southern portion. Wind waves 3 to 4 ft. Swell W 9 to 10 ft at 12 seconds.
Sun Night
S wind 15 to 20 kt northern portion and S 10 to 15 kt southern portion. Wind waves 3 to 5 ft. Swell W 9 to 12 ft at 12 seconds.
Mon
S wind 10 to 20 kt. Wind waves 3 to 5 ft. Swell W 11 to 14 ft.
Mon Night
S wind 15 to 20 kt...rising to 25 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt after midnight. Wind waves 4 to 5 ft...building to 8 ft after midnight. Swell W 14 to 16 ft. Rain likely.
Tue
SW wind 15 to 20 kt. Wind waves 5 ft... subsiding to 3 to 4 ft in the afternoon. Swell W 16 to 17 ft. Rain likely in the morning...then chance of showers in the afternoon.
Tue Night
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Swell W 18 to 19 ft. Chance of showers.
Wed
NW wind 10 kt...becoming N 25 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less...becoming 7 ft. W swell 18 ft... becoming NW.
Thu
N wind 25 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt. Wind waves 7 to 8 ft. NW swell 10 ft... subsiding to 8 ft.
