Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
208 PM PST Wed Nov 19 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.
PZZ820-201015-
Point St. George to Point Arena between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
208 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming NW 30 to 40 kt, then,
becoming N to NW 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Chance of rain.
.THU...NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 14 to 17 ft.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft.
.SAT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.SUN...N to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to SW 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 11 to 13 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W to NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt.
Seas 9 to 11 ft.
.MON...N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to
10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 9 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
208 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
California waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
PZZ825-201015-
Point Arena to Pigeon Point between 60 NM and 150 NM offshore-
208 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N to NW 25 to
35 kt, then, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. Chance
of rain.
.THU...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft.
.FRI...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 13 to 15 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft.
.SAT...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft.
.SUN...N winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt. Seas 11 to
12 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 10 to 11 ft.
.MON...N winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to
10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 9 ft.
$$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
151 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
CAZ073-210030-
/O.NEW.KREV.WW.Y.0018.251120T1500Z-251121T1500Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Coleville, Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, and
Lee Vining
151 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 7 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...From 7 AM Thursday to 7 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
151 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
NVZ001-210030-
/O.NEW.KREV.WW.Y.0018.251120T1500Z-251121T1500Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Schurz, Yerington, Mina, Smith Valley,
and Hawthorne
151 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM PST
FRIDAY ABOVE 6000 FEET...
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches between 6000 and
7000 feet. Above 7000 feet, snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches
with up to a foot along the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high
as 60 mph along the highest peaks.
* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 7 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
The greatest impacts from this storm will be on passes such as
Anchorite on Nevada Highway 359 and Montgomery on US Highway 6.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
CJ
High Surf Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1224 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
CAZ340-346-201100-
/O.EXT.KLOX.SU.Y.0027.251120T2300Z-251124T1100Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
1224 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY 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 Thursday 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.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
226 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
PZZ455-200600-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0127.251120T0300Z-251120T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
226 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
4 to 6 feet expected.
* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.
* WHEN...From 7 PM to 10 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
226 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
PZZ475-200600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0127.251120T0000Z-251120T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
226 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
around 6 feet expected.
* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...Until 10 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
221 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
PZZ540-200630-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0204.251120T1100Z-251121T1700Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 NM-
221 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO
9 AM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes
California out to 10 NM.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 9 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
221 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
PZZ560-200630-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0204.251120T1100Z-251121T1700Z/
Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos California out to
10 NM-
221 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO
9 AM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
6 to 11 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos
California out to 10 NM.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
221 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
PZZ565-200630-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0203.251120T1100Z-251121T1700Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas
California out to 10 NM-
221 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO
9 AM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
6 to 11 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras
Blancas California out to 10 NM.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 9 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sanfrancisco
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
221 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
PZZ570-200630-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0203.251120T0700Z-251121T1700Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
221 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 10 to 15 ft expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
221 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
PZZ571-200630-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0203.251120T0700Z-251121T1700Z/
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM-
221 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 10 to 15 ft expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
221 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
PZZ575-200630-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0203.251120T0700Z-251121T1700Z/
Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM-
221 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 10 to 15 ft expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
221 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
PZZ576-200630-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0203.251120T1100Z-251121T1700Z/
Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-60 NM-
221 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO
9 AM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
9 to 14 ft expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-
60 NM.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 9 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1235 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
PZZ645-201100-
/O.NEW.KLOX.SC.Y.0180.251120T2000Z-251121T1100Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
1235 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 3 AM PST
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.
* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10
NM.
* WHEN...From noon Thursday 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1235 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
PZZ670-201100-
/O.NEW.KLOX.SC.Y.0180.251120T1400Z-251122T1100Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
1235 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 3 AM PST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.
* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 3 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
320 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
CAZ006-505-509-529-530-201300-
/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-
320 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY
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.
&&
$$
