Surf's up, coastal crew! Get ready for a gnarly couple of days along Northern and Central California's epic coastline. Tuesday's bringing some serious wave action with 6 to 10-foot swells lighting up Sonoma, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz county beaches.
Winds will be dancing from the northwest, ranging from a mellow 4 miles per hour in Monterey Bay to a more robust 14 miles per hour up in Sonoma. Expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures cruising between a crisp 53 and a toasty 76 degrees - perfect for layering up those wetsuits.
Water temperatures are playing a bit shy, with San Francisco reporting a chilly 52 degrees and Monterey Bay sitting around 53 to 54 degrees. Translation: full wetsuit and maybe some booties, surf warriors!
Tide enthusiasts, mark your calendars. We're looking at some interesting vertical water movement. Tuesday kicks off with a low tide of negative 1.8 feet around 6 AM, climbing to a high of nearly 7 feet by evening. Wednesday follows a similar dance, with slightly lower surf heights dropping to 3 to 5 feet in Monterey Bay.
Wednesday brings a slight shift - mostly cloudy vibes, winds picking up slightly, and surf still offering some solid rides. Pro tip: local authorities recommend checking beach conditions before paddling out.
Surfers, sailors, and ocean lovers - stay stoked, stay safe, and enjoy these epic coastal conditions! Catch you on the waves.