Surf's up, coastal crew! Get ready for an epic weekend of maritime magic along the Northern and Central California coastline. Saturday's looking like a wild ride with surf heights cranking up to a solid 5 to 8 feet across Sonoma, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz coastal zones.
Winds are going to be dancing from the northwest, starting around 14 to 20 miles per hour and building throughout the day. For all you wave riders, expect some seriously tasty conditions with partly cloudy skies and temperatures ranging from a cool 54 to a surprisingly warm 86 degrees depending on your specific coastal location.
Water temps are running chilly - hovering around 53 to 60 degrees - so break out those wetsuits, surfers! The tidal rhythm is going to be intense with low tides dipping to nearly zero feet and high tides reaching up to 5.6 feet throughout the day.
Sunday brings a slightly mellower vibe with surf heights dropping to 3 to 6 feet. Winds will calm down to a more gentle 11 to 14 miles per hour, still blowing from the northwest. Temperatures will cool off a bit, sitting between 52 and 71 degrees.
Pro tip: While the thunderstorm potential is zip, zero, nada - always check with local authorities about potential beach closures. Safety first, stoke second! Whether you're paddling out or just enjoying the coastal scenery, this weekend's looking like a classic California coastal experience.
Catch those waves, stay stoked, and respect the ocean!