--------------------------------------------------------------------------- TROPICAL WEATHER DISCUSSION (EASTERN PACIFIC AREA) MESSAGES T1T2: AX A1A2: PZ Date: 2026-04-21 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message File: T_AXPZ20KNHC210318_C_KWBC_20260421031846_9109880-1574-TWDEP.txt ****0000004304**** AXPZ20 KNHC 210318 TWDEP Tropical Weather Discussion NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 0405 UTC Tue Apr 21 2026 Tropical Weather Discussion for the eastern Pacific Ocean from 03.4S to 30N, east of 120W including the Gulf of California, and from the Equator to 30N, between 120W and 140W. The following information is based on satellite imagery, weather observations, radar, and meteorological analysis. Based on 0000 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 0305 UTC. ...INTERTROPICAL CONVERGENCE ZONE/MONSOON TROUGH... A trough axis extends from the coast of Colombia near 05N77W to 05N103W. The ITCZ stretches from 05N103W to 03N125W and beyond 04N140W. Scattered moderate convection is found south of 10N and between 114W and 130W. Similar convection is noted from 02N to 08N and west of 135W. ...OFFSHORE WATERS WITHIN 250 NM OF MEXICO... The tight pressure gradient between a 1025 mb high pressure system over the southern United States and lower pressures in the deep tropics support fresh to near gale-force northerly winds and rough seas to 10 ft in the Gulf of Tehuantepec. The fresh winds and rough seas extends downstream to 12N99W. The remainder of the Mexican offshore waters are under a weaker pressure gradient. Gentle to moderate NW winds and seas of 3-5 ft are evident in the offshore waters of Baja California, except for locally fresh winds in the nearshore waters south of Punta Eugenia. Elsewhere, moderate or weaker winds and slight to moderate seas prevail. For the forecast, high pressure will support fresh to strong N winds and rough seas in the Gulf of Tehuantepec through Tue night. Elsewhere, a set of northwest swell will move through the waters west of Baja California Norte Tue night into Wed, but will be subsiding as it does. Seas are expected to peak to around 8 ft with this swell. Fresh to locally strong northwest winds are forecast over the Pacific waters of Baja California beginning Wed night. Northwest winds will pulse to moderate to fresh speeds at night offshore southwestern Mexico Tue through Fri. Elsewhere, mostly light to gentle west to northwest winds are expected through the end of the week. ....OFFSHORE WATERS WITHIN 250 NM OF CENTRAL AMERICA, COLOMBIA, AND WITHIN 750 NM OF ECUADOR... High pressure north of the Caribbean supports fresh to occasionally strong easterly trade winds and moderate seas across the Gulf of Papagayo region, extending downstream to 90W. Farther east, moderate to locally fresh northerly winds and seas of 3-5 ft are occurring in the Gulf of Panama. Elsewhere, light to gentle variable winds, along with seas 4 to 7 ft due to a long-period south to southwest swell prevail. For the forecast, winds may pulse fresh to occasionally strong speeds in the Gulf of Papagayo region late tonight and Tue morning and again late Tue night into Wed morning. Similarly, winds will pulse to locally fresh in the Gulf of Panama at night tonight and Tue night. Otherwise, rather tranquil conditions are expected to continue over the Central American and the equatorial waters through the end of the week. ...REMAINDER OF THE AREA... A weakening cold front continues to move across the far northwest waters, extending from 30N125W to 26N131W, then a stationary front stretches to beyond 23N140W. No significant convection is seen near this boundary. A set of long-period northwest to north swell follows the front supporting seas of 8-13 ft with the highest seas near 30N137W. Weak high pressure dominates the remainder of the area, sustaining moderate to locally fresh easterly trade winds and moderate seas north of the ITCZ to 20N and west of 115W. Elsewhere, moderate or lighter winds and moderate seas are prevalent. For the forecast, the aforementioned frontal boundary will move east-southeastward, weakening Tue and dissipating Wed. The rough to very rough seas behind the front will spread southeastward over the next few days, weakening in the process. Rough seas will reach the western trade waters Wed. Little overall changes are expected with winds and seas elsewhere through Thu. $$ Delgado ########################### END OF MESSAGE SET ############################ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message File: T_AXPZ20KNHC210324_C_KWBC_20260421032546_9109880-1575-TWDEP.txt ****0000004312**** AXPZ20 KNHC 210324 TWDEP Tropical Weather Discussion NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 0405 UTC Tue Apr 21 2026 Tropical Weather Discussion for the eastern Pacific Ocean from 03.4S to 30N, east of 120W including the Gulf of California, and from the Equator to 30N, between 120W and 140W. The following information is based on satellite imagery, weather observations, radar, and meteorological analysis. Based on 0000 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 0305 UTC. ...INTERTROPICAL CONVERGENCE ZONE/MONSOON TROUGH... A trough axis extends from the coast of Colombia near 05N77W to 05N103W. The ITCZ stretches from 05N103W to 03N125W and beyond 04N140W. Scattered moderate convection is found south of 10N and between 114W and 130W. Similar convection is noted from 02N to 08N and west of 135W. ...OFFSHORE WATERS WITHIN 250 NM OF MEXICO... The tight pressure gradient between a 1025 mb high pressure system over the southern United States and lower pressures in the deep tropics support fresh to near gale-force northerly winds and rough seas to 10 ft in the Gulf of Tehuantepec. The fresh winds and rough seas extends downstream to 12N99W. The remainder of the Mexican offshore waters are under a weaker pressure gradient. Gentle to moderate NW winds and seas of 3-5 ft are evident in the offshore waters of Baja California, except for locally fresh winds in the nearshore waters south of Punta Eugenia. Elsewhere, moderate or weaker winds and slight to moderate seas prevail. For the forecast, high pressure will support fresh to strong N winds and rough seas in the Gulf of Tehuantepec through Tue afternoon. Elsewhere, a set of northwest swell will move through the waters west of Baja California Norte Tue night into Wed, but will be subsiding as it does. Seas are expected to peak to around 8 ft with this swell. Fresh to locally strong northwest winds are forecast over the Pacific waters of Baja California beginning Wed night. Northwest winds will pulse to moderate to fresh speeds at night offshore southwestern Mexico Tue through Fri. Elsewhere, mostly light to gentle west to northwest winds are expected through the end of the week. ....OFFSHORE WATERS WITHIN 250 NM OF CENTRAL AMERICA, COLOMBIA, AND WITHIN 750 NM OF ECUADOR... High pressure north of the Caribbean supports fresh to occasionally strong easterly trade winds and moderate seas across the Gulf of Papagayo region, extending downstream to 90W. Farther east, moderate to locally fresh northerly winds and seas of 3-5 ft are occurring in the Gulf of Panama. Elsewhere, light to gentle variable winds, along with seas 4 to 7 ft due to a long-period south to southwest swell prevail. For the forecast, winds may pulse fresh to occasionally strong speeds in the Gulf of Papagayo region late tonight and Tue morning and again late Tue night into Wed morning. Similarly, winds will pulse to locally fresh in the Gulf of Panama at night tonight and Tue night. Otherwise, rather tranquil conditions are expected to continue over the Central American and the equatorial waters through the end of the week. ...REMAINDER OF THE AREA... A weakening cold front continues to move across the far northwest waters, extending from 30N125W to 26N131W, then a stationary front stretches to beyond 23N140W. No significant convection is seen near this boundary. A set of long-period northwest to north swell follows the front supporting seas of 8-13 ft with the highest seas near 30N137W. Weak high pressure dominates the remainder of the area, sustaining moderate to locally fresh easterly trade winds and moderate seas north of the ITCZ to 20N and west of 115W. Elsewhere, moderate or lighter winds and moderate seas are prevalent. For the forecast, the aforementioned frontal boundary will move east-southeastward, weakening Tue and dissipating Wed. The rough to very rough seas behind the front will spread southeastward over the next few days, weakening in the process. Rough seas will reach the western trade waters Wed. Little overall changes are expected with winds and seas elsewhere through Thu. $$ Delgado ########################### END OF MESSAGE SET ############################ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message File: T_AXPZ20KNHC210907_C_KWBC_20260421090746_38666572-1683-TWDEP.txt ****0000004410**** AXPZ20 KNHC 210907 TWDEP Tropical Weather Discussion NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 1005 UTC Tue Apr 21 2026 Tropical Weather Discussion for the eastern Pacific Ocean from 03.4S to 30N, east of 120W including the Gulf of California, and from the Equator to 30N, between 120W and 140W. The following information is based on satellite imagery, weather observations, radar, and meteorological analysis. Based on 0600 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 0905 UTC. ...INTERTROPICAL CONVERGENCE ZONE/MONSOON TROUGH... A trough axis extends from the coast of Costa Rica near 09N84W to 05N102W. The ITCZ stretches from 05N102W to 01N125W and beyond 05N140W. Scattered moderate convection is observed south of 09N and west of 103W. ...OFFSHORE WATERS WITHIN 250 NM OF MEXICO... A recent scatterometer satellite pass captured the eastern portion of the Gulf of Tehuantepec, showing fresh to strong northerly winds. Stronger winds, near 30 kt, are likely still occurring in the basin. Seas in these waters are 6-10 ft. The remainder of the Mexican offshore waters are under a weak 1017 mb high pressure centered well west of Baja California. Gentle to moderate NW winds and seas of 3-5 ft are evident in the offshore waters of Baja California, except for locally fresh winds off Cabo San Lucas. Elsewhere, moderate or weaker winds and slight to moderate seas prevail. For the forecast, high pressure will support fresh to strong N winds and rough seas in the Gulf of Tehuantepec through this afternoon. Elsewhere, a set of northwest swell will move through the waters west of Baja California Norte tonight into Wed, but will be subsiding as it does. Seas are expected to peak to around 8 ft with this swell. Fresh to locally strong northwest winds are forecast over the Pacific waters of Baja California beginning late Wed. Northwest winds will pulse to moderate to fresh speeds at night offshore southwestern Mexico Tue through Fri. Elsewhere, mostly light to gentle west to northwest winds are expected through the end of the week. ....OFFSHORE WATERS WITHIN 250 NM OF CENTRAL AMERICA, COLOMBIA, AND WITHIN 750 NM OF ECUADOR... High pressure north of the Caribbean Sea forces fresh to occasionally strong easterly trade winds and moderate seas across the Gulf of Papagayo region, extending downstream to 91W. Farther east, satellite-derived wind data from a few hours ago indicate that moderate to locally fresh northerly winds are occurring in the Gulf of Panama. Seas in these waters are 3-5 ft. Elsewhere, light to gentle variable winds, along with seas 4 to 7 ft due to a long- period south to southwest swell prevail. For the forecast, winds will pulse fresh to occasionally strong speeds in the Gulf of Papagayo region this morning and again late tonight into Wed morning. Similarly, winds will pulse to locally fresh in the Gulf of Panama at night and into the morning hours this morning and tonight into Wed morning. Otherwise, rather tranquil conditions are expected to continue over the Central American and the equatorial waters through the end of the week. ...REMAINDER OF THE AREA... A weakening cold front continues to slide southeastward across the northwest waters, extending from 30N123W to 25N128W, then a stationary front stretches to 22N140W. No significant convection is seen near this boundary. A set of long-period northwest to north swell follows the front supporting seas of 8-14 ft with the highest seas near 30N138W. A couple of buoys just north of the area are reporting seas to 14 ft. Weak high pressure dominates the remainder of the basin, supporting moderate to locally fresh easterly trade winds and moderate seas north of the ITCZ to 20N and west of 110W. Elsewhere, moderate or lighter winds and moderate seas are prevalent. For the forecast, the aforementioned frontal boundary will move east-southeastward, further weakening today and dissipating Wed. The rough to very rough seas behind the front will spread southeastward over the next few days, diminishing in the process. Rough seas will reach the western trade waters Wed. Little overall changes are expected with winds and seas elsewhere through Thu. $$ Delgado ########################### END OF MESSAGE SET ############################ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message File: T_AXPZ20KNHC210921_C_KWBC_20260421092146_38666572-1684-TWDEP.txt ****0000004446**** AXPZ20 KNHC 210921 TWDEP Tropical Weather Discussion NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 1005 UTC Tue Apr 21 2026 Tropical Weather Discussion for the eastern Pacific Ocean from 03.4S to 30N, east of 120W including the Gulf of California, and from the Equator to 30N, between 120W and 140W. The following information is based on satellite imagery, weather observations, radar, and meteorological analysis. Based on 0600 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 0905 UTC. ...INTERTROPICAL CONVERGENCE ZONE/MONSOON TROUGH... A trough axis extends from the coast of Costa Rica near 09N84W to 05N102W. The ITCZ stretches from 05N102W to 01N125W and beyond 05N140W. Scattered moderate convection is observed south of 09N and west of 103W. ...OFFSHORE WATERS WITHIN 250 NM OF MEXICO... A recent scatterometer satellite pass captured the eastern portion of the Gulf of Tehuantepec, showing fresh to strong northerly winds. Stronger winds, near 30 kt, are likely still occurring in the basin. Seas in these waters are 6-10 ft. The remainder of the Mexican offshore waters are under a weak 1017 mb high pressure centered well west of Baja California. Gentle to moderate NW winds and seas of 3-5 ft are evident in the offshore waters of Baja California, except for locally fresh winds off Cabo San Lucas. Elsewhere, moderate or weaker winds and slight to moderate seas prevail. For the forecast, high pressure will support fresh to strong N winds and rough seas in the Gulf of Tehuantepec through this afternoon. Elsewhere, a set of northwest swell will move through the waters west of Baja California Norte tonight into Wed, but will be subsiding as it does. Seas are expected to peak to around 8 ft with this swell. Fresh to locally strong northwest winds are forecast over the Pacific waters of Baja California beginning late Wed. Northwest winds will pulse to moderate to fresh speeds at night offshore southwestern Mexico today through Fri. Elsewhere, mostly light to gentle west to northwest winds are expected through the end of the week and into the upcoming weekend. ....OFFSHORE WATERS WITHIN 250 NM OF CENTRAL AMERICA, COLOMBIA, AND WITHIN 750 NM OF ECUADOR... High pressure north of the Caribbean Sea forces fresh to occasionally strong easterly trade winds and moderate seas across the Gulf of Papagayo region, extending downstream to 91W. Farther east, satellite-derived wind data from a few hours ago indicate that moderate to locally fresh northerly winds are occurring in the Gulf of Panama. Seas in these waters are 3-5 ft. Elsewhere, light to gentle variable winds, along with seas 4 to 7 ft due to a long-period south to southwest swell prevail. For the forecast, winds will pulse fresh to occasionally strong speeds in the Gulf of Papagayo region this morning and again late tonight into Wed morning. Similarly, winds will pulse to locally fresh in the Gulf of Panama at night and into the morning hours this morning and tonight into Wed morning. Otherwise, rather tranquil conditions are expected to continue over the Central American and the equatorial waters through the end of the week. ...REMAINDER OF THE AREA... A weakening cold front continues to slide southeastward across the northwest waters, extending from 30N123W to 25N128W, then a stationary front stretches to 22N140W. No significant convection is seen near this boundary. A set of long-period northwest to north swell follows the front supporting seas of 8-14 ft with the highest seas near 30N138W. A couple of buoys just north of the area are reporting seas to 14 ft. Weak high pressure dominates the remainder of the basin, supporting moderate to locally fresh easterly trade winds and moderate seas north of the ITCZ to 20N and west of 110W. Elsewhere, moderate or lighter winds and moderate seas are prevalent. For the forecast, the aforementioned frontal boundary will move east-southeastward, further weakening today and dissipating Wed. The rough to very rough seas behind the front will spread southeastward over the next few days, diminishing in the process. Rough seas will reach the western trade waters Wed. Little overall changes are expected with winds and seas elsewhere through Thu. $$ Delgado ########################### END OF MESSAGE SET ############################ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message File: T_AXPZ20KNHC211537_C_KWBC_20260421153833_47448518-1641-TWDEP.txt ****0000005530**** AXPZ20 KNHC 211537 TWDEP Tropical Weather Discussion NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 1605 UTC Tue Apr 21 2026 Tropical Weather Discussion for the eastern Pacific Ocean from 03.4S to 30N, east of 120W including the Gulf of California, and from the Equator to 30N, between 120W and 140W. The following information is based on satellite imagery, weather observations, radar, and meteorological analysis. Based on 1200 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 1520 UTC. ...INTERTROPICAL CONVERGENCE ZONE/MONSOON TROUGH... A trough axis extends from near 10N75W to 03.5N79W to 07.5N89W to 04N105W. The ITCZ stretches from 04N105W to 04.5N116W to 01N126W and beyond 06N140W. Scattered moderate isolated strong convection is observed from 02.5N to 08.5N between 85W and 111W, south of 01.5S between 96W and 104W, south of 09N between 112W and 129W, and from 06N to 08.5N between 136W and 140W. ...OFFSHORE WATERS WITHIN 250 NM OF MEXICO... A weak 1018 mb high is centered well offshore of Cabo San Lazaro and Baja California Sur near 121W this morning, ahead of an approaching cold front. The associated broad ridge is producing gentle to moderate NW to N winds across the Baja waters, with seas of 3-5 ft in S swell, except for locally fresh winds off Cabo San Lucas. Elsewhere W of Puerto Angel, moderate or weaker winds and slight to moderate seas prevail. An elongated middle to upper- level trough extends from central Mexico W-SW into the tropics along 120W, and is supporting continued scattered moderate isolated strong convection from 12N to 16.5N between 109W and the central of Oaxaca. Overnight satellite scatterometer data showed fresh to strong northerly gap winds across the Gulf of Tehuantepec, that should still be prevailing north of 13.5N this morning. Seas in these waters are estimated at 6-9 ft, with recent altimeter data showing seas to 8 ft extending southward to near 09N. For the forecast, high pressure across the Gulf of America will support fresh to strong N winds and rough seas in the Gulf of Tehuantepec through this afternoon. Elsewhere, new NW swell will move through the waters west of Baja California Norte tonight into Wed. Seas are expected to peak to around 8 ft across north and central portions of the Baja waters with this swell. New high pressure will begin to build across the Baja waters late Wed, behind a dissipating cold front expected to die across the area. Fresh to locally strong northwest winds are forecast over the Pacific waters of Baja California beginning late Wed. Northwest winds will pulse to moderate to fresh speeds at night offshore southwestern Mexico today through Fri. Elsewhere, mostly light to gentle west to northwest winds are expected through the end of the week and into the upcoming weekend. ....OFFSHORE WATERS WITHIN 250 NM OF CENTRAL AMERICA, COLOMBIA, AND WITHIN 750 NM OF ECUADOR... Modest high pressure north of the western Caribbean Sea is forcing fresh to locally strong easterly gap winds and moderate seas across the Gulf of Papagayo region, extending downstream to 90W. Farther east, overnight satellite scatterometer data indicated moderate to locally fresh northerly winds occurring in the Gulf of Panama, that have likely diminished to moderate winds since sunrise. Seas in these waters are 3 to 5 ft in SW swell. Elsewhere, light to gentle variable winds prevail. Cross- equatorial SW swell moving into the area waters is producing seas of 5 to 8 ft. For the forecast, winds will pulse fresh to occasionally strong speeds across the Papagayo region this morning and again late tonight into Wed morning. Similarly, winds will pulse to locally fresh in the Gulf of Panama at night and into the morning hours this morning and tonight into Wed morning. Otherwise, rather tranquil conditions are expected to continue over the Central American and the equatorial waters through the end of the week. SW swell will peak across the area waters today then subside tonight through Wed, with the next significant SW swell expected to reach the area waters Fri night. ...REMAINDER OF THE AREA... A weakening cold front continues to slide southeastward across the northern waters, extending from 30N121W to 25.5N130W, then becomes stationary and stretches to 22N140W. No significant convection is seen near this boundary. Large NW to N swell follows the front, supporting seas of 8-13 ft with the highest seas near 29N137W. High pressure well NW of the front extends weakly into the area and is producing light to gentle anticyclonic winds behind the front to 30N. Weak high pressure SE of the front dominates the remainder of the basin, supporting moderate to locally fresh easterly trade winds and moderate seas in S swell, north of the ITCZ to 18N and west of 110W. Elsewhere, moderate or lighter winds and moderate seas are prevalent. For the forecast, the aforementioned frontal boundary will move east-southeastward, further weakening today and dissipating as it moves into the Baja Norte waters on Wed. The NW swell behind the front will spread southeastward over the next few days, gradually subsiding in the process. Rough seas will reach the western trade waters Wed. Little overall changes are expected with winds and seas elsewhere through Thu. $$ Stripling ########################### END OF MESSAGE SET ############################ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message File: T_AXPZ20KNHC212041_C_KWBC_20260421204133_49676782-1684-TWDEP.txt ****0000006079**** AXPZ20 KNHC 212041 TWDEP Tropical Weather Discussion NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 2205 UTC Tue Apr 21 2026 Tropical Weather Discussion for the eastern Pacific Ocean from 03.4S to 30N, east of 120W including the Gulf of California, and from the Equator to 30N, between 120W and 140W. The following information is based on satellite imagery, weather observations, radar, and meteorological analysis. Based on 1800 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 2000 UTC. ...INTERTROPICAL CONVERGENCE ZONE/MONSOON TROUGH... A trough axis extends from near 10N75W to 02N83W to 05N90W to 05.5N105W. The ITCZ stretches from 05.5N106W to 02N122W to 05N134W to beyond 05N140W. Scattered moderate isolated strong convection is observed S of 06N between 85W and 100W, south of 01S between 96W and 105W, south of 08N between 103W and 130W, and from 06N to 09N between 137W and 140W. ...OFFSHORE WATERS WITHIN 250 NM OF MEXICO... A weak 1018 mb high remains centered well offshore of Cabo San Lazaro and Baja California Sur near 121W this afternoon, ahead of an approaching cold front that has reached 30N120W. The associated broad ridge is yielding gentle to moderate NW to N winds across the Baja waters, except light winds between Isla Guadalupe and the front. Seas across this area are 4-5 ft in S swell, except to 6 ft near the Revillagigedo Islands based on recent satellite altimeter data. Elsewhere between 20N and Puerto Angel, moderate or weaker winds and slight to moderate seas prevail. An elongated middle to upper-level trough extends from central Mexico W-SW into the tropics along 120W, and is supporting continued scattered moderate isolated strong convection from 12N to 16N between 110W and coastal portions of Oaxaca. Midday satellite scatterometer data showed fresh to strong northerly gap winds to 30 kt across the Gulf of Tehuantepec, and extending southward to 13.5N. Seas in these waters are estimated at 6-9 ft, with recent altimeter data showing seas to 8 ft extending southward to near 09N. For the forecast, Atlantic high pressure extending across the Gulf of America will begin to weaken tonight through Wed as the high shifts northeastward. This will lead to a significant decrease in gap winds across the Gulf of Tehuantepec tonight through Wed morning, then a shift to S to SW winds there through the remainder of the week. Elsewhere, a weak cold front extending from southern California through 30N120W and beyond will move southeastward and into the Baja Norte waters this evening through tonight then dissipate Wed morning. New high pressure behind this front will begin to build across the Baja waters Wed, and act to increase winds modestly through early Fri before weakening into Fri night. New NW swell generated behind the front will move into the Baja California Norte waters tonight and spread southeastward to the Revillagigedo Islands through Wed night. Seas are expected to peak to around 8 ft across north and central portions of the Baja waters with this swell. Elsewhere, mostly light to gentle west to northwest winds are expected through the end of the week and into the upcoming weekend. ....OFFSHORE WATERS WITHIN 250 NM OF CENTRAL AMERICA, COLOMBIA, AND WITHIN 750 NM OF ECUADOR... Modest high pressure north of the western Caribbean Sea is forcing fresh NE to E gap winds and moderate seas across the Papagayo region this afternoon, extending downstream to 89W. Seas there are 4 to 7 ft. Farther east, gentle N to NE winds occurring in the Gulf of Panama accelerate to moderate winds around and to the south of the Azuero Peninsula. Seas in these waters are 4 to 6 ft in SW swell. Elsewhere, light to gentle variable winds prevail. Cross-equatorial SW swell moving into the area waters is producing seas of 5 to 8 ft, highest between Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. For the forecast, gaps winds will pulse fresh to locally strong speeds across the Papagayo region tonight into Wed morning, then become variable through the remainder of the week. Similarly, winds will pulse to locally fresh in the Gulf of Panama tonight into Wed morning before also weakening the rest of the week. Otherwise, rather tranquil conditions are expected to continue over the Central American and the equatorial waters through the end of the week. SW swell will peak across the area waters today then subside tonight through Wed, with the next significant SW swell expected to move into the area waters over the upcoming weekend. ...REMAINDER OF THE AREA... A weakening cold front continues to slide southeastward across the northern waters, extending from 30N120W to 24N130W, then becomes stationary and stretches to 21N140W. No significant convection is seen near this boundary. Large NW to N swell follows the front, supporting seas of 8-12 ft with the highest seas near 28N135W. High pressure well NW of the front extends weakly into the area and is producing light to gentle anticyclonic winds behind the front to 30N. Weak high pressure SE of the front dominates the remainder of the basin, supporting moderate to locally fresh easterly trade winds between 108W and 120W, and S of 21N to the ITCZ west of 120W. Moderate seas to 7 ft in S swell, prevail between the front and the ITCZ. Elsewhere, moderate or lighter winds and moderate seas are prevalent. For the forecast, the aforementioned frontal boundary will move east-southeastward, further weakening tonight and dissipating as it moves into the central Baja waters on Wed. The NW swell behind the front will spread southeastward over the next few days, reaching the trade wind zone Wed evening, and leading to rough seas around 8 ft there Wed night through Thu night. Little overall changes are expected with winds and seas elsewhere through Thu. $$ Stripling ########################### END OF MESSAGE SET ############################