Hey there, surfers and beachgoers! Ready to catch some gnarly waves and have a good time? Well, let's dive into the surf forecast for Northern and Central California, brought to you by the National Weather Service in San Francisco Bay Area. Remember to check with your local authorities for any beach closures before heading out!
For Sonoma and Marin County Coastal Areas:
**Friday:** Get ready for some action! Surf heights on Northwest facing beaches will reach 12 to 16 feet, while South facing beaches will see waves of 5 to 8 feet. No thunderstorms expected, but the weather will be cloudy with rain. High temperatures ranging from 53-60, with Southeast winds at 13 MPH, increasing to 21 MPH. Tides will be on the move too - low at 2.5 feet (MLLW) in the wee hours.
**Saturday:** The swell continues with West facing beaches hitting 14 to 18 feet and South facing beaches at 8 to 12 feet. Keep an eye out for a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy skies with rain and showers expected. High temperatures between 54-62. Winds coming in from the Northwest at 21 MPH. Tide times shifting all day, so plan your surf session accordingly.
Now, let's move on to San Francisco and San Mateo County Coastal Areas:
**Friday:** The waves are calling! West facing beaches will have surf heights of 11 to 15 feet, and South facing beaches will see 5 to 8 feet waves. No thunderstorms expected, but rain is likely under mostly cloudy skies. High temperatures ranging from 52-61, with Southeast winds at 9 MPH, picking up to 17 MPH. Tides are a-flowing too, so keep an eye on those tides if you're hitting the beach.
**Saturday:** Expect even bigger swells with West facing beaches ranging from 13 to 17 feet and South facing beaches at 9 to 13 feet. Weather forecast calls for cloudy skies with rain. High temperatures between 54-62. Winds shifting to the Southwest at 28 MPH. Tides doing their dance throughout the day, so stay tuned.
Moving on to Santa Cruz County Coastal Areas:
**Friday:** Grab your boards! West facing beaches will have waves of 11 to 15 feet, and South facing beaches will see 6 to 9 feet waves. No thunderstorms expected, but there's a chance of rain under mostly cloudy skies. High temperatures ranging from 49-60, with Southeast winds at 8 MPH, increasing to 13 MPH. Tides changing throughout the day, so plan accordingly.
**Saturday:** Get ready for more surf action with West facing beaches at 13 to 17 feet and South facing beaches at 5 to 8 feet. No thunderstorms expected, but cloudy skies with rain are on the horizon. High temperatures between 52-61. Winds shifting to the South at 31 MPH. Tides ebbing and flowing as the day goes on.
Lastly, for Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coastal Areas:
**Friday:** The waves are up! West facing beaches will show waves of 9 to 13 feet, with South facing beaches at 6 to 9 feet. No thunderstorms expected, but a chance of rain under mostly cloudy skies. High temperatures ranging from 54-63, with Southeast winds at 5 MPH, picking up to 9 MPH. Tides on the move, so plan your surf session accordingly.
**Saturday:** Time for some surfing! West facing beaches will have waves of 9 to 13 feet, and South facing beaches will see 5 to 8 feet waves. No thunderstorms expected, but cloudy skies with rain are coming your way. High temperatures between 53-64. Winds coming in from the West at 20 MPH. Tides changing throughout the day, so keep an eye on those tide times.
So, get your boards ready, wax up, and hit the waves, folks! Stay safe, have a blast, and catch some epic rides out there. This has been a Quiet Please Studios audio creation with the help of AI. Please subscribe and never miss a Swell! Thank you for listening.
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