Surf's up, coastal comrades! Get ready for a gnarly couple of days along the Northern and Central California coastline.
We're looking at some seriously impressive wave action today with surf heights ranging from 6 to 9 feet across Sonoma, Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo coastal zones. Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay are serving up slightly varied conditions with northwest facing beaches seeing 6 to 9 feet, while south facing beaches will be a bit more mellow at 3 to 5 feet.
The weather's playing it cool with mostly cloudy skies and a slight chance of rain. Temperatures will hover between a crisp 47 to 65 degrees - so pack a wetsuit and a light jacket, wave riders!
Wind patterns are shifting throughout the day. We'll start with gentle southeastern breezes around 2 to 8 miles per hour, then transitioning to northwest winds by Thursday, picking up to a steady 8 to 12 miles per hour.
Thursday promises even more epic surf conditions. West facing beaches will see waves climbing to an impressive 8 to 12 feet, while south facing beaches can expect a solid 4 to 7 feet. Skies will clear to partly cloudy, with temperatures warming up slightly.
Water temperatures are hanging around 53 to 54 degrees - definitely wetsuit territory. Tides will be doing their dance with multiple high and low points throughout the day, so check your local tide charts.
One crucial note: local authorities recommend checking beach conditions before heading out. Safety first, surf enthusiasts!
Catch those waves, stay stoked, and ride responsibly!