Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
818 PM PDT Sat May 31 2025
Washington and Oregon 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.
PZZ815-011615-
Florence, OR to Point St. George between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
818 PM PDT Sat May 31 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SUN...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.MON...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.WED...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.THU...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
205 PM PDT Sat May 31 2025
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/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-250603T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0018.250601T0000Z-250603T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
205 PM PDT Sat May 31 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and steep seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale
Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very
steep seas 10 to 13 ft.
* WHERE...Small Craft Advisory conditions through this afternoon
will be confined to areas south of Cape Arago. Late this
afternoon, Gale Warning conditions will spread north to areas
from Coos Bay southward, with Small Craft Advisory conditions
expected in areas north of Coos Bay.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.
&&
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Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
509 PM PDT Sat May 31 2025
PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-010815-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-250602T0000Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
509 PM PDT Sat May 31 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
out to 60 nm.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
205 PM PDT Sat May 31 2025
PZZ350-370-011015-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-250603T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0018.250601T0000Z-250603T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
205 PM PDT Sat May 31 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and steep seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale
Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very
steep seas 10 to 13 ft.
* WHERE...Small Craft Advisory conditions through this afternoon
will be confined to areas south of Cape Arago. Late this
afternoon, Gale Warning conditions will spread north to areas
from Coos Bay southward, with Small Craft Advisory conditions
expected in areas north of Coos Bay.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
200 PM PDT Sat May 31 2025
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/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-250602T0000Z/
Columbia River Bar-
200 PM PDT Sat May 31 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. Seas 6 to 7 ft building to
7 ft Sunday evening.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft,
especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the
Columbia River Bar.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 2.96 kt at 923 PM Saturday.
Seas 6 to 7 ft. Ebb current of 4.85 kt at 925 AM Sunday. Seas 7
ft. Ebb current of 2.99 kt at 1022 PM Sunday. Seas 7 ft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wave conditions are expected to
be hazardous to small craft in the vicinity of the Columbia River
Bar. Mariners are advised to obtain the latest bar conditions
from the United States Coast Guard before attempting to cross the
bar.
&&
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For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
200 PM PDT Sat May 31 2025
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/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-250602T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
200 PM PDT Sat May 31 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Seas 7 to 10 ft at 9 seconds and north winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
* WHERE...Inner Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
200 PM PDT Sat May 31 2025
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/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-250602T0000Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
200 PM PDT Sat May 31 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Seas 7 to 10 ft at 9 seconds and north winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
* WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
10 to 60 NM offshore.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
213 PM PDT Sat May 31 2025
ORZ041-510-WAZ024-521-010600-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250601T0600Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-North Central Oregon-
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Goldendale, The Dalles, Bickleton, Moro,
Maupin, Dufur, White Salmon, and Arlington
213 PM PDT Sat May 31 2025
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington,
North Central Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
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