Overnight, Genevieve wasted no time proving the National Hurricane Center right.
After becoming a hurricane Saturday evening, Genevieve underwent rapid intensification, strengthening from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 3 major hurricane by Sunday morning. Maximum sustained winds are now 120 mph (195 km/h), and forecasters say additional strengthening remains possible before the hurricane eventually begins moving over cooler water later this week.
The satellite presentation tells the story. What was a ragged eye just hours ago has become much better organized, surrounded by very cold cloud tops as the hurricane continues to strengthen over very warm ocean waters.
The good news remains unchanged for Baja California Sur and mainland Mexico.
Genevieve is forecast to remain well offshore, with no coastal watches or warnings currently in effect. The forecast track continues to keep the center well away from land as it moves west-northwest across the eastern Pacific.
The Ocean Doesn’t Read the Cone
While Genevieve is expected to stay offshore, the ocean is already responding.
Long-period swells generated by the hurricane are spreading toward Mexico’s Pacific coastline and are expected to continue building over the next couple of days.
Current marine guidance indicates:
- 🌊 Waves around 4 feet today, building to 6 to 8 feet Monday into Tuesday.
- 🌊 Long-period swell around 17–18 seconds today, capable of carrying significant wave energy to the shoreline.
- 🌊 Increasing wave energy through early next week.
Those long-period swells can create dangerous shore break, powerful rip currents, and unexpectedly large sets that surge much farther up the beach than many visitors anticipate.
Reports are already emerging of people being knocked down by large waves along the coast.
Never turn your back on the ocean, and always pay attention to local warning flags and beach advisories.
Meanwhile…
Hurricane Fausto has officially crossed 140°W, meaning responsibility for future advisories has now transferred from the National Hurricane Center to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu.
Fausto continues to weaken gradually but remains a hurricane and is expected to generate significant surf for portions of the Hawaiian Islands during the coming days.
❤️ Jenn – Live Cabo
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