The marine outlook for the West Coast of the United States on this Thursday suggests active conditions with a primary northwest swell dominating the sea state. According to NOAA observations, the Pacific Northwest and Northern California coastlines are experiencing average wave heights between 6 and 8 feet, while Central and Southern California are seeing slightly smaller averages in the 3 to 5 foot range. High temperatures along the immediate coastline will reach approximately 54° in Washington and Oregon, climbing to a pleasant 68° in the Southern California Bight. Wind speeds are currently moving from the north-northwest at 10 to 15 knots, with gusts expected to increase to 20 knots in offshore marine zones by the afternoon.

Buoy data highlights consistent energy moving through the water column. In the northern sectors, Buoy 46041 near Cape Elizabeth reports a primary swell of 8.5 feet at 11 seconds from the northwest, coupled with a secondary southern pulse of 2 feet at 18 seconds. Further south, Buoy 46022 off the Eel River indicates a solid 7 foot swell at 12 seconds from 300°. In the Southern California region, Buoy 46025 near Santa Monica shows a more moderate swell of 5 feet at 11 seconds from the northwest. Tidal cycles for the day include a morning high tide of 7.5 feet at approximately 5:21 AM and a midday low tide of 0.1 feet at 12:36 PM, providing significant water movement for coastal breaks. Tomorrow's outlook remains steady with northwesterly winds and slightly subsiding seas as high pressure remains anchored over the eastern Pacific.