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Active Advisory: Marine Statement (US Severe Weather)

Forecast as of 2:31 PM PDT on October 11, 2008

Monterey Bay...Gulf of the Farallones...and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries... Winds and seas will begin to diminish this evening as the vigorous low pressure system responsible for yesterdays strong winds moves off to the east...relaxing the surface pressure gradient. High pressure will build over the eastern Pacific tonight into tomorrow and a weak thermal trough will develop along the California coast resulting in moderate winds along the outer coastal waters and light winds in the inner waters.

Small Craft Advisory in effect through late tonight

Forecast as of 2:31 PM PDT on October 11, 2008

Pigeon Point To Point Piedras Blancas 20 To 60 Nm Offshore-
Tonight NW winds 15 to 25 kt decreasing to 10 to 20 kt after midnight. Wind waves 3 to 6 ft. NW swell 7 to 10 ft at 10 seconds.
Sun N winds 15 to 20 kt. Wind waves 3 to 4 ft. NW swell 5 to 7 ft at 9 seconds.
Sun Night N winds 10 to 20 kt. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. NW swell 5 to 7 ft at 9 seconds.
Columbus Day N winds 5 to 15 kt. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. NW swell 5 to 7 ft.
Mon Night NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. NW swell 6 to 9 ft.
Tue NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. NW swell 6 to 9 ft and S 2 ft. Patchy fog.
Wed NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Wind waves 3 to 5 ft. NW swell 6 to 9 ft and S 2 to 3 ft. Patchy fog.
Thu NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Wind waves 3 to 5 ft. NW swell 5 to 7 ft and S 2 to 3 ft. Patchy fog.

Coastal Water Temperatures

Place:	Temperature:
Monterey, CA	59.0 °F / 15.0 °C
Redwood City, CA	49 °F / 9 °C
San Francisco, CA	59.0 °F / 15.0 °C
Alameda, CA	64.0 °F / 17.8 °C
Point Reyes, CA	54.0 °F / 12.2 °C
Richmond, CA	62.1 °F / 16.7 °C
Port San Luis, CA	57.0 °F / 13.9 °C
Port Chicago, CA	64.0 °F / 17.8 °C

Open Sea Buoy Information

Place:	Station ID:	Water Temp:	Wave Height
CAPE SAN MARTIN - 55NM West Northwest of Morro Bay, CA	46028	56 °F / 14 °C	10.50 ft / 3.20 m
MONTEREY - 27NM West of Monterey Bay, CA	46042	56 °F / 13 °C	-
HALF MOON BAY - 24NM South Southwest of San Francisco, CA	46012	-	-
SAN FRANCISCO - 18NM West of San Francisco, CA	46026	53 °F / 12 °C	6.89 ft / 2.10 m
Bodega Bay - 48NM North Northwest of San Francisco, CA	46013	52 °F / 11 °C	8.20 ft / 2.50 m
SANTA MARIA - 21 NM Northwest of Point Arguello, CA	46011	-	9.51 ft / 2.90 m
PT ARGUELLO - 17NM West Northwest of Point Arguello, CA	46023	56 °F / 13 °C	11.15 ft / 3.40 m
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C-MAN Station Information

Place:	Station ID:	Water Temp:	Wave Height:
Point Arguello, CA	PTGC1	-	-

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	Marine Statement
STRONG NORTHERLY WINDS WILL IMPACT ALL OF THE COASTAL WATERS OUT TO 60 NAUTICAL MILES AROUND THE SAN FRANCISCO AND MONTEREY BAY AREAS. WINDS ARE RUNNING 30 TO 40 KT WITH SOME GUSTS TO 45 KT WITH THE STRONGEST WINDS EXPECTED OVER THE OUTER COASTAL WATERS. IN ADDITION... SEAS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN HIGH INTO FRIDAY MORNING. SEA HEIGHTS OF 13 TO 15 FT ARE ANTICIPATED OVER THE COASTAL WATERS. SEAS HEIGHTS WILL BE A LITTLE LESS AROUND MONTEREY BAY RANGING FROM 9 TO 12 FEET. CONDITIONS WILL START TO IMPROVE FRIDAY EVENING.

Tide Information

Tide Quick Jump to:

Coyote Point Marina, San Francisco Bay
Dumbarton Bridge, San Francisco Bay
Elkhorn
Half Moon Bay
Hunters Point, San Francisco Bay
Moss Landing
Ocean Beach
Oyster Point Marina, San Francisco Bay
Palo Alto Yacht Harbor
Redwood City, Wharf 5
Redwood Creek, C.M. No.8
San Francisco
San Mateo Bridge (West)
Santa Cruz

Date:	Time:	Tide Type:	Height:
Coyote Point Marina, San Francisco Bay:
2008-10-11	4:12 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.72 feet
2008-10-11	10:45 AM PDT	High Tide	6.70 feet
2008-10-11	4:44 PM PDT	Low Tide	1.66 feet
2008-10-11	10:36 PM PDT	High Tide	6.64 feet
2008-10-12	4:51 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.82 feet
2008-10-12	11:14 AM PDT	High Tide	7.05 feet
2008-10-12	5:28 PM PDT	Low Tide	0.99 feet
Dumbarton Bridge, San Francisco Bay:
2008-10-11	4:44 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.77 feet
2008-10-11	11:09 AM PDT	High Tide	7.83 feet
2008-10-11	5:15 PM PDT	Low Tide	1.72 feet
2008-10-11	11:02 PM PDT	High Tide	7.80 feet
2008-10-12	5:25 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.85 feet
2008-10-12	11:38 AM PDT	High Tide	8.19 feet
2008-10-12	6:00 PM PDT	Low Tide	1.01 feet
Elkhorn:
2008-10-11	2:39 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.41 feet
2008-10-11	9:19 AM PDT	High Tide	4.47 feet
2008-10-11	3:01 PM PDT	Low Tide	1.48 feet
2008-10-11	9:03 PM PDT	High Tide	4.52 feet
2008-10-12	3:12 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.57 feet
2008-10-12	9:44 AM PDT	High Tide	4.82 feet
2008-10-12	3:45 PM PDT	Low Tide	0.87 feet
Half Moon Bay:
2008-10-11	2:25 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.51 feet
2008-10-11	9:12 AM PDT	High Tide	4.82 feet
2008-10-11	3:00 PM PDT	Low Tide	1.55 feet
2008-10-11	8:49 PM PDT	High Tide	4.70 feet
2008-10-12	2:59 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.64 feet
2008-10-12	9:35 AM PDT	High Tide	5.12 feet
2008-10-12	3:36 PM PDT	Low Tide	0.88 feet
Hunters Point, San Francisco Bay:
2008-10-11	3:49 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.58 feet
2008-10-11	10:32 AM PDT	High Tide	6.04 feet
2008-10-11	4:23 PM PDT	Low Tide	1.71 feet
2008-10-11	10:20 PM PDT	High Tide	6.01 feet
2008-10-12	4:26 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.71 feet
2008-10-12	10:58 AM PDT	High Tide	6.36 feet
2008-10-12	5:02 PM PDT	Low Tide	1.04 feet
Moss Landing:
2008-10-11	2:28 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.40 feet
2008-10-11	8:57 AM PDT	High Tide	4.59 feet
2008-10-11	2:50 PM PDT	Low Tide	1.43 feet
2008-10-11	8:43 PM PDT	High Tide	4.65 feet
2008-10-12	3:02 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.54 feet
2008-10-12	9:22 AM PDT	High Tide	4.95 feet
2008-10-12	3:33 PM PDT	Low Tide	0.82 feet
Ocean Beach:
2008-10-11	2:40 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.52 feet
2008-10-11	9:25 AM PDT	High Tide	5.20 feet
2008-10-11	3:14 PM PDT	Low Tide	1.56 feet
2008-10-11	9:06 PM PDT	High Tide	5.09 feet
2008-10-12	3:16 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.65 feet
2008-10-12	9:50 AM PDT	High Tide	5.52 feet
2008-10-12	3:52 PM PDT	Low Tide	0.88 feet
Oyster Point Marina, San Francisco Bay:
2008-10-11	4:12 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.64 feet
2008-10-11	10:49 AM PDT	High Tide	6.40 feet
2008-10-11	4:44 PM PDT	Low Tide	1.69 feet
2008-10-11	10:40 PM PDT	High Tide	6.42 feet
2008-10-12	4:51 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.74 feet
2008-10-12	11:17 AM PDT	High Tide	6.75 feet
2008-10-12	5:26 PM PDT	Low Tide	1.01 feet
Palo Alto Yacht Harbor:
2008-10-11	5:24 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.57 feet
2008-10-11	11:06 AM PDT	High Tide	7.37 feet
2008-10-11	5:54 PM PDT	Low Tide	1.58 feet
2008-10-11	11:06 PM PDT	High Tide	7.45 feet
2008-10-12	6:05 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.76 feet
2008-10-12	11:44 AM PDT	High Tide	7.80 feet
Redwood City, Wharf 5:
2008-10-11	4:30 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.77 feet
2008-10-11	11:00 AM PDT	High Tide	7.42 feet
2008-10-11	5:01 PM PDT	Low Tide	1.80 feet
2008-10-11	10:51 PM PDT	High Tide	7.38 feet
2008-10-12	5:11 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.84 feet
2008-10-12	11:29 AM PDT	High Tide	7.79 feet
2008-10-12	5:47 PM PDT	Low Tide	1.07 feet
Redwood Creek, C.M. No.8:
2008-10-11	4:33 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.76 feet
2008-10-11	10:59 AM PDT	High Tide	7.29 feet
2008-10-11	5:05 PM PDT	Low Tide	1.81 feet
2008-10-11	10:49 PM PDT	High Tide	7.29 feet
2008-10-12	5:14 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.86 feet
2008-10-12	11:27 AM PDT	High Tide	7.65 feet
2008-10-12	5:50 PM PDT	Low Tide	1.09 feet
San Francisco:
2008-10-11	3:20 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.64 feet
2008-10-11	10:11 AM PDT	High Tide	5.23 feet
2008-10-11	3:53 PM PDT	Low Tide	1.67 feet
2008-10-11	9:57 PM PDT	High Tide	5.20 feet
2008-10-12	3:56 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.77 feet
2008-10-12	10:36 AM PDT	High Tide	5.55 feet
2008-10-12	4:31 PM PDT	Low Tide	1.01 feet
San Mateo Bridge (West):
2008-10-11	4:28 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.64 feet
2008-10-11	10:56 AM PDT	High Tide	6.97 feet
2008-10-11	4:58 PM PDT	Low Tide	1.65 feet
2008-10-11	10:46 PM PDT	High Tide	6.88 feet
2008-10-12	5:07 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.74 feet
2008-10-12	11:25 AM PDT	High Tide	7.34 feet
2008-10-12	5:42 PM PDT	Low Tide	0.95 feet
Santa Cruz:
2008-10-11	2:16 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.51 feet
2008-10-11	9:07 AM PDT	High Tide	4.53 feet
2008-10-11	2:53 PM PDT	Low Tide	1.54 feet
2008-10-11	8:40 PM PDT	High Tide	4.40 feet
2008-10-12	2:50 AM PDT	Low Tide	0.64 feet
2008-10-12	9:28 AM PDT	High Tide	4.83 feet
2008-10-12	3:27 PM PDT	Low Tide	0.87 feet

Currents Information

Date:	Time:	Current Type:	Speed:
Dumbarton Bridge, San Francisco Bay:
2008-10-11	2:10 AM PDT	Max Ebb	-1.13 knots
2008-10-11	5:24 AM PDT	Slack, Flood Begins	0.00 knots
2008-10-11	8:41 AM PDT	Max Flood	1.54 knots
2008-10-11	12:21 PM PDT	Slack, Ebb Begins	-0.00 knots
2008-10-11	2:45 PM PDT	Max Ebb	-0.95 knots
2008-10-11	5:45 PM PDT	Slack, Flood Begins	0.00 knots
2008-10-11	8:54 PM PDT	Max Flood	1.41 knots
2008-10-12	12:22 AM PDT	Slack, Ebb Begins	-0.00 knots
2008-10-12	2:56 AM PDT	Max Ebb	-1.16 knots
2008-10-12	6:03 AM PDT	Slack, Flood Begins	0.00 knots
2008-10-12	9:16 AM PDT	Max Flood	1.62 knots
2008-10-12	12:50 PM PDT	Slack, Ebb Begins	-0.00 knots
2008-10-12	3:23 PM PDT	Max Ebb	-1.23 knots
Little Coyote Point:
2008-10-11	5:10 AM PDT	Slack, Flood Begins	0.00 knots
2008-10-11	7:57 AM PDT	Max Flood	1.52 knots
2008-10-11	11:36 AM PDT	Slack, Ebb Begins	-0.00 knots
2008-10-11	2:28 PM PDT	Max Ebb	-1.32 knots
2008-10-11	5:33 PM PDT	Slack, Flood Begins	0.00 knots
2008-10-11	8:11 PM PDT	Max Flood	1.39 knots
2008-10-11	11:34 PM PDT	Slack, Ebb Begins	-0.00 knots
2008-10-12	2:37 AM PDT	Max Ebb	-1.54 knots
2008-10-12	5:50 AM PDT	Slack, Flood Begins	0.00 knots
2008-10-12	8:35 AM PDT	Max Flood	1.63 knots
2008-10-12	12:03 PM PDT	Slack, Ebb Begins	-0.00 knots
2008-10-12	3:03 PM PDT	Max Ebb	-1.62 knots
Oyster Point:
2008-10-11	5:23 AM PDT	Slack, Flood Begins	0.00 knots
2008-10-11	8:03 AM PDT	Max Flood	1.02 knots
2008-10-11	11:29 AM PDT	Slack, Ebb Begins	-0.00 knots
2008-10-11	2:29 PM PDT	Max Ebb	-1.07 knots
2008-10-11	5:47 PM PDT	Slack, Flood Begins	0.00 knots
2008-10-11	8:17 PM PDT	Max Flood	0.92 knots
2008-10-11	11:26 PM PDT	Slack, Ebb Begins	-0.00 knots
2008-10-12	2:38 AM PDT	Max Ebb	-1.23 knots
2008-10-12	6:03 AM PDT	Slack, Flood Begins	0.00 knots
2008-10-12	8:41 AM PDT	Max Flood	1.10 knots
2008-10-12	11:57 AM PDT	Slack, Ebb Begins	-0.00 knots
2008-10-12	3:05 PM PDT	Max Ebb	-1.29 knots

Forecast as of 2:31 PM PDT on October 11, 2008

Forecast as of 2:31 PM PDT on October 11, 2008

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