Hey there, surfers and beachgoers! It's time for your Northern and Central California surf zone forecast straight from the National Weather Service.

Today in Sonoma and Marin County coastal areas, we've got a high surf advisory through 11 AM Saturday. Surf height at Northwest facing beaches is 14 to 18 feet, while Southwest facing beaches are at 6 to 9 feet. The weather is looking partly cloudy with a slight chance of sunshine, so grab your boards and hit the waves! High temperatures will range from 48 to 63 degrees with a brisk NW wind at 19 MPH, increasing to 23 MPH. Make sure to catch the tides - we've got a low tide at 2.1 feet and a high tide at 6.9 feet.

Moving on to San Francisco and San Mateo County coastal areas, the high surf advisory is still in effect until Saturday morning. Northwest facing beaches will see waves at 12 to 16 feet, while South facing beaches will have 6 to 10 feet swells. Expect partly cloudy skies and a water temperature around 54 degrees. High temperatures will be similar to the previous area, ranging from 48 to 63 degrees with a steady NW wind at 19 MPH. Tides are also similar here, with a low tide at 2.1 feet and a high tide at 6.9 feet.

Heading down to Santa Cruz County coastal areas, the high surf advisory continues. Northwest facing beaches will experience 12 to 16 feet waves, while South facing beaches will have 6 to 10 feet swells. The weather will be partly cloudy with a slight chance of sunshine, so don't forget your sunscreen! High temperatures are forecasted between 50 and 61 degrees with a strong NW wind at 20 MPH, picking up to 24 MPH. Keep an eye on the tides - low tide at 2.0 feet and high tide at 6.7 feet.

Lastly, in Monterey Bay and Big Sur coastal areas, the high surf advisory remains until Saturday morning. Today, expect 9 to 13 feet waves at West facing beaches and 6 to 9 feet waves at South facing beaches. The weather will be partly cloudy with a chance of rain, so be prepared for some showers. High temperatures will range from 52 to 61 degrees with a NW wind at 13 MPH, increasing to 19 MPH. Tides are similar to Santa Cruz County.

Grab your boards, sunscreen, and wetsuits - it's shaping up to be a great weekend for surfing along the California coast. Remember to always stay safe and check with local authorities for any beach closures. Enjoy the waves and have a fantastic time 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.