Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
746 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
California waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
PZZ830-210315-
Pigeon Point to Point Piedras Blancas between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
746 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...N to NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.TONIGHT...N to NW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.SAT...N winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 10 to 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 11 to 12 ft.
.SUN...N winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt. Seas
10 to 12 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to 11 ft.
.MON...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
746 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
California waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
PZZ835-210315-
Point Piedras Blancas to Santa Cruz Island, CA between 60 NM and
150 NM offshore-
746 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...NW winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
6 to 10 ft, building to 9 to 15 ft. Slight chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt. Seas
10 to 13 ft.
.SAT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N to NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 10 to 11 ft.
.SUN...N to NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 10 to 11 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to 11 ft.
.MON...N winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt. Seas
9 to 10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 10 ft.
$$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
816 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
CAZ072-NVZ002-210600-
/O.EXB.KREV.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-251121T0600Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Markleeville, Incline Village, South Lake
Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Stateline, and Glenbrook
816 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 4 to 12 inches above 7000 feet.
Below 7000 feet, snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph. Wave heights on Lake Tahoe up to 2 feet.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Small
boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and
should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake
until a day with less wind.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
816 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
CAZ073-211600-
/O.EXT.KREV.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-251121T1600Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Lee Vining, Coleville, Mammoth Lakes, and
Bridgeport
816 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST FRIDAY ABOVE
6000 FEET...
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches between 6000 and
7000 feet. Above 7000 feet, snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches
with 12 to 18 inches possible along the highest peaks. Winds
gusting as high as 80 mph along the Sierra crest.
* WHERE...Mono County.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
816 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
NVZ001-211600-
/O.EXT.KREV.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-251121T1600Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Yerington, Smith Valley, Schurz,
Hawthorne, and Mina
816 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST FRIDAY ABOVE
5000 FEET...
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of a trace to 3 inches between
5000 and 7000 feet. Above 7000 feet, snow accumulations of 4 to 8
inches with up to a foot along the highest peaks. Winds gusting as
high as 60 mph along the highest peaks.
* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
The greatest impacts from this storm will be on passes such as
Anchorite on Nevada Highway 359 and Montgomery on US Highway 6.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
CJ
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
816 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
NVZ003-210600-
/O.EXB.KREV.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-251121T0600Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Verdi, Gardnerville, Sparks, and Virginia
City
816 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING
ABOVE 5000 FEET...
* WHAT...Wet snow. Snow accumulations of a trace to 2 inches, except
3 to 6 inches above 6500 feet in the Pine Nut Mountains. Snow
accumulations up to a foot on the highest peaks of the Pine Nut
Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 25 mph.
* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
223 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
CAZ323-326>328-330-331-336-201830-
/O.NEW.KHNX.WW.Y.0010.251120T1800Z-251121T1800Z/
Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Upper San Joaquin River-Kaiser
to Rodgers Ridge-Kings Canyon NP-Sequoia NP-South End of the
Upper Sierra-Frazier Mountain Communities-
Including the cities of Wawona, Lodgepole, Huntington Lake, Cedar
Grove, Shaver Lake, Florence Lake, Lake Wishon, Tuolumne Meadows,
Frazier Park, Johnsondale, Devils Postpile, Lake Thomas Edison,
and Giant Forest
223 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10
AM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. For the central and southern Sierra Nevada:
Total snow accumulations 5 to 8 inches. Winds gusting to 35 mph.
For Pine Mountain Club and Mount Pinos: Total snow accumulations 2
to 5 inches. Winds gusting to 25 mph.
* WHERE...A portion of central California.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and
Friday morning commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
&&
$$
SM
High Surf Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
748 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
CAZ340-346-202300-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0027.251120T2300Z-251124T1100Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
748 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 3 AM PST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet with dangerous
rip currents.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Minor beach erosion
and minor flooding of usually dry areas may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor tidal overflows are possible from 8
AM to 1 PM Friday through Sunday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
813 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
PZZ531-202300-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0203.251120T1700Z-251120T2300Z/
San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge-
813 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt and choppy waters expected.
* WHERE...San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sanfrancisco
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
813 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
PZZ540-210015-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0204.000000T0000Z-251122T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 NM-
813 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 8 to 13 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes
California out to 10 NM.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
813 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
PZZ545-210015-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0203.251120T1700Z-251121T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point California out to
10 NM-
813 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 8 to 10 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point
California out to 10 NM.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
813 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
PZZ560-210015-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0204.000000T0000Z-251121T1700Z/
Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos California out to
10 NM-
813 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
8 to 10 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos
California out to 10 NM.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
813 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
PZZ565-210015-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0203.000000T0000Z-251122T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas
California out to 10 NM-
813 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
8 to 10 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras
Blancas California out to 10 NM.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
813 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
PZZ570-210015-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0203.000000T0000Z-251122T1100Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
813 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
9 to 14 ft.
* WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
813 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
PZZ571-210015-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0203.000000T0000Z-251122T1100Z/
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM-
813 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
9 to 14 ft.
* WHERE...Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
813 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
PZZ575-210015-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0203.000000T0000Z-251122T1100Z/
Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM-
813 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
8 to 13 ft.
* WHERE...Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
813 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
PZZ576-210015-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0203.000000T0000Z-251122T1100Z/
Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-60 NM-
813 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
8 to 13 ft.
* WHERE...Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-
60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
752 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
PZZ645-202300-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0180.251120T2000Z-251121T1100Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
752 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 AM
PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.
* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10
NM.
* WHEN...From noon today to 3 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
752 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
PZZ670-202300-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0180.000000T0000Z-251122T1100Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
752 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.
* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
258 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
PZZ455-201900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0128.251120T1700Z-251120T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0010.251120T2300Z-251121T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
258 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 9 feet
expected. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and
hazardous seas 12 to 16 feet possible.
* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to
3 PM PST this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from
this afternoon through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
258 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
PZZ475-201900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0128.251120T1700Z-251120T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0010.251120T2300Z-251121T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
258 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20
kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet expected. For
the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to
16 feet possible.
* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to
3 PM PST this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from
this afternoon through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.
&&
$$
Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
423 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
CAZ006-505-509-529-530-202300-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0020.251121T0000Z-251125T0600Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
423 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...A long period northwesterly swell will result in an
increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents. Breaking
waves of 13 to 18 feet are expected.
* WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly
farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and
jetties. Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger
in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Stay off rocks and never turn your back on the ocean!
&&
$$
Hazardous Seas Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
258 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
PZZ455-201900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0128.251120T1700Z-251120T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0010.251120T2300Z-251121T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
258 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 9 feet
expected. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and
hazardous seas 12 to 16 feet possible.
* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to
3 PM PST this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from
this afternoon through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
258 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
PZZ475-201900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0128.251120T1700Z-251120T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0010.251120T2300Z-251121T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
258 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20
kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet expected. For
the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to
16 feet possible.
* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to
3 PM PST this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from
this afternoon through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.
&&
$$
Marine Weather Statement
Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1242 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
PZZ645-650-655-670-673-676-220700-
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA
including Santa Cruz Island-
Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa
Catalina and Anacapa Islands-
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm
including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands-
Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to
60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands-
1242 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY....
Any thunderstorms that form will be capable of producing local
gale force winds and rough seas, dangerous lightning, heavy
rainfall with reduced visibility, and waterspouts.
$$
