Surf Forecasts:: Northern California
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WaveCast Northern California
7-31-2010 2:45 PM
NNW 8-Day Forecast
Data as of 7/31/2010, 2:45 PM
7/30/2010 8:00 AM - 8/7/2010 0:00 AM
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| 7/30/2010 | 7/31/2010 | 8/1/2010 | 8/2/2010 | 8/3/2010 | 8/4/2010 | 8/5/2010 | 8/6/2010 | 8/7/2010 |
| Dir: 309 Max: 3-4 Prd: 7 |
Dir: 310 Max: 5-6 Prd: 8 |
Dir: 312 Max: 5-6 Prd: 8 |
Dir: 314 Max: 4-5 Prd: 8 |
Dir: 312 Max: 4-5 Prd: 8 |
Dir: 311 Max: 4-5 Prd: 8 |
Dir: 311 Max: 4-5 Prd: 8 |
Dir: 311 Max: 4-5 Prd: 8 |
Dir: 311 Max: 4-5 Prd: 8 |
SSW 8-Day Forecast
Data as of 7/31/2010, 2:45 PM
7/30/2010 8:00 AM - 8/7/2010 0:00 AM
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| 7/30/2010 | 7/31/2010 | 8/1/2010 | 8/2/2010 | 8/3/2010 | 8/4/2010 | 8/5/2010 | 8/6/2010 | 8/7/2010 |
| Dir: 209 Max: 2-3 Prd: 17 |
Dir: 205 Max: 3-4 Prd: 18 |
Dir: 203 Max: 4-5 Prd: 18 |
Dir: 201 Max: 3-4 Prd: 16 |
Dir: 202 Max: 3-4 Prd: 15 |
Dir: 204 Max: 3-3 Prd: 15 |
Dir: 207 Max: 2-3 Prd: 14 |
Dir: 213 Max: 3-4 Prd: 18 |
Dir: 210 Max: 4-4 Prd: 16 |
Forecast Based on WaveWatchIII Data Courtesy NOAA/NWS/NCEP Ocean Modeling Branch
Friday, July the 30th: Swell will be coming in from 309 degrees with 3 to 4 foot surf with 7 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 2 to 3 feet from 209 degrees with 17 second periods.
Saturday, July the 31st: Our call is for an increase in NNW energy compared to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 310 degrees with 5 to 6 foot surf with 8 second periods around NNW facing breaks. We're also looking at an increase in SSW energy. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 3 to 4 feet from 205 degrees with 18 second periods.
Sunday, August the 1st: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 312 degrees with 5 to 6 foot surf with 8 second periods around NNW facing breaks. We're also looking at an increase in SSW energy. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 4 to 5 feet from 203 degrees with 18 second periods.
Monday, August the 2nd: Look for a decrease in NNW energy from yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 314 degrees with 4 to 5 foot surf with 8 second periods around NNW facing breaks. We're also looking at a decrease in SSW energy. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 3 to 4 feet from 201 degrees with 16 second periods.
Tuesday, August the 3rd: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 312 degrees with 4 to 5 foot surf with 8 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 3 to 4 feet from 202 degrees with 15 second periods.
Wednesday, August the 4th: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 311 degrees with 4 to 5 foot surf with 8 second periods around NNW facing breaks. We're also looking at a decrease in SSW energy. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 3 to 3 feet from 204 degrees with 15 second periods.
Thursday, August the 5th: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 311 degrees with 4 to 5 foot surf with 8 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 2 to 3 feet from 207 degrees with 14 second periods.
Friday, August the 6th: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 311 degrees with 4 to 5 foot surf with 8 second periods around NNW facing breaks. We're also looking at an increase in SSW energy. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 3 to 4 feet from 213 degrees with 18 second periods.
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