0000 UTC 3 March 2013
Current Conditions: Light winds that vary between northerly and easterly with speeds rarely exceeding 5 knots are confirmed by satellite. Stronger ENE winds of around 10 knots are further to the south. High pressure continues to dominate. About 10-20% cloud cover in the area, with more clouds to the south. Temperatures are in the lower 70s. Waves are between 1.5-2m. Currents are calm.
Short-term Forecast: High pressure is in place so winds and cloud cover will remain low. Expect temperatures to stay in the lower 70s. Waves will remain between 1-2m. Current will remain calm and generally out of the east.
Longer-term Forecast: High pressure will hang around for the next few days and then dissipate as a front moves into the area from the North. If the front goes far enough to the south, some clouds and precipitation may become a problem later this week. Otherwise only some clouds should continue to impact your region. Winds will remain light due to the high pressure in place and will become more southerly later this week.
Next 12 hours (0000-1200 UTC 3 March)
Winds: 6-8kts out of the NE, increasing to 8-10kts becoming E
Waves: 1.5-2 m, 12-13s from N
Currents: about 2kts out of the SE, decreasing to about 1kt
Clouds: 20-30% cloud cover
12-18 hours (1200-1800 UTC 3 March)
Winds: 8-10kts out of the E, becoming NE
Waves: Decreasing to 1-1.5m, 12-13s from N
Currents: 1kt out of the E
Clouds: 20-30% cloud cover
18-24 hours (1800 UTC 3 March – 0000 UTC 4 March)
Winds: 8-10kts out of the NE
Waves: 1-1.5m, 12-13s from N
Currents: 2kts out of the E
Clouds: 10-20% cloud cover
Forecaster Dixon